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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 2008
YOUTH PEER COURT MONTH IN THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, throughout the month of September, more than 1,300 youth court programs
operating in our nation's juvenile justice systems, schools, and community-based organizations will
celebrate the 7th Annual National Youth Court Month, and the sixth year that the Shasta County
Youth/Peer Court has been in operation; and
WHEREAS, for more than thirty years, youth courts continue to be one of the fastest-growing
crime prevention and early intervention programs in the nation, offering innovative solutions to prevent
juvenile crime while educating young people; and
WHEREAS, youth courts emphasize the importance of community involvement and provide
youth with an opportunity to learn about government and take an active role in upholding democratic
principles; and
WHEREAS, youth courts empower youth to develop solutions by teaching leadership, decision-
making and problem-solving techniques, including the appropriate use of peer pressure, and provide
opportunities to mentor to gain a clearer understanding of our nation's judicial system; and
WHEREAS, youth court volunteers playa crucial role toward achieving the goal of reducing
juvenile crime in this country and teach youth about accountability and the consequences of making poor
choices; and
WHEREAS, the Redding City Council strongly supports youth court programs because they help
build healthier and safer communities in which we live, raise families and work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Redding City Council proclaims September
2008 as Youth/Peer Court Month in Redding, and commends the volunteers who work to promote
the Shasta County Youth/Peer Court and the juvenile justice system.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular
meeting of the Redding City Council of the City of Redding on the 2nd day of September, 2008, and was
duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
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TONI SHE~I)l! AS~lstant CIty Clerk
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RICHARD A DUVERN , City Attorney
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