HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2280 - Supporting the Marysville Kids Matter (MKM) initiative and 40 developmental assetsCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. ~D
A RESOLUTION OF THE MARYSVILLE CITY COUNCIL
SUPPORTING THE MARYSVILLE KIDS MATTER (MKM) INITIATIVE
AND 40 DEVELOPMENTAL ASSETS
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville is committed to creating an asset-rich environment for young
people in our community; and
WHEREAS, the more assets young people have, the more likely they will grow up to be caring,
competent, responsible adults with a better likelihood of contributing to our
community and society as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Marysville Kids Matter Initiative, facilitated by the United Way of Snohomish
County in partnership with the Marysville Community Coalition, promotes a vision of
community that changes the behavior of adults throughout the community to
positively impact youth in Marysville; and
WHEREAS, the 40 Developmental Assets of said initiative provide the building blocks for
positive youth development and raising healthy children and youth; and
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville supports efforts to educate parents, other adults and youth
about the 40 Developmental Assets and to encourage all adults to promote assets
in the youth they interact with; and
WHEREAS, the City of Marysville is a partner with several other groups and agencies that are
making the Marysville Kids Matter Initiative and Developmental Assets a central
focus of efforts to reach out to our youth in positive ways; and
WHEREAS, the Developmental Assets framework has been integrated into the Marysville
Healthy Communities Project, a community-based healthy lifestyles initiative
focused not only on promoting more physical activity and healthier nutritional
choices, but also building more self-esteem and emotional well-being among our
youth; and
WHEREAS, Marysville is a vibrant, livable and growing community where our younger
generations need to feel secure, valued, and appreciated for their contributions to
the character and social fiber that make our community the family-friendly place
that it is;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marysville City Council supports the Marysville
Kids Matter Initiative and the 40 Development Assets as the cornerstones in the community effort
to reach out to our youth in positive ways.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL AND APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Marysville this
eighth day of February, 2010.
ATTEST:
Istrative Service Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM: \\
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