RESOLUTION
STANDISH TOWN COUNCIL
DATE: March 13, 2007
ORDER NUMBER: 22-07 SUBMITTED BY: Christy
TITLE: RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2007 AS MEDIA IN DEMOCRACY WEEK
BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN OF STANDISH, MAINE, THAT
Whereas democracy is the foundation of our society and in order for democracy to flourish, people must be able to communicate ideas, share opinions and get information; and
Whereas a healthy, democratic society is founded on engaged, informed and included citizenry; and
Whereas the primary means of information delivery and exchange today is through electronic media; and
Whereas Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) media centers provide people with access to electronic communications training, equipment, facilities and delivery systems; and encourage civic dialogue and participation; and teach electronic literacy; and
Whereas Public, Educational and Governmental (PEG) media centers serve their communities’ needs and promote media democracy for all people regardless of their life circumstances, their political or religious beliefs or their ability to pay.
BE IT NOW THEREFORE PROCLAIMED, that the Standish Town Council does hereby proclaim March 12 - through March 16th 2007 as Media Democracy Week in honor of Saco River Community Television and its contribution to the citizens of Standish. And, furthermore the Town of Standish supports the efforts of SRC-TV in its activities during this week as it seeks to educate the community on the important role of media democracy in the perpetuation of liberty and freedom.
Sealed with the seal of the Town of Standish, Maine, on this Thirteenth Day of March in the year Two Thousand Seven.
APPROVED ________________DISAPPROVED__________________
ROLL CALL YEA NAY ABSTAIN
BIEGEL _______________________________
CHRISTY _______________________________
EDWARDS _______________________________
POMERLEAU _______________________________
SIMPSON _______________________________
SPENCER _______________________________
STACK _______________________________
COUNCIL CHAIR _______________________________
CLERK/SECRETARY ____________________________
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