CC Resolution No. 11-163 Library Commission Recommendation and Appointing the Cupertino Poet Laureate RESOLUTION NO. 11 -163
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
APPROVING THE LIBRARY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION AND APPOINTING
THE CUPERTINO POET LAUREATE
WHEREAS, the Resolution No. 10 -230 designated a Cupertino Poet Laureate position;
and
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Poet Laureate will be charged to stimulate cultural and
literary awareness in Cupertino, introduce youth and adults to the personal and community
benefits of poetry both as personal expression as reflective of our history and culture,
reveal, recognize and engage literary talent residing in the community and promote our Library
as the cultural center of Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, after an extensive search effort, the Poet Laureate Committee and the
Library Commission have unanimously recommended David Denny for the two year voluntary
position; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approve the
recommendation and appoint David Denny as Cupertino's first Poet Laureate for a two year
term.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 20 day of September 2011 by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Wong, Santoro, Chang, Mahoney, Wang
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Kimberly Smith i y Clerk Gilbert Wong, Mayor, City of C pertino