City of Baltimore - File #: 12-0036R

• File #: 12-0036R
• Version: 0
• Name: Youth Justice Sunday! ON April 1, 2012
• Type: City Council Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• File created: 3/26/2012
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 3/26/2012
• Title: Youth Justice Sunday! ON April 1, 2012 FOR the purpose of declaring the first Sunday of April this, and every succeeding year, as Youth Justice Sunday in Baltimore City to bring attention to the plight of Baltimore City’s youth; to advocate for the civil liberties they deserve, and; to celebrate the triumph of spirit of youth who achieve greatness through academic, athletic, social and intellectual perseverance.
• Sponsors: President Young, Bill Henry, Sharon Green Middleton, Warren Branch, William H. Cole, IV, Helen L. Holton, Mary Pat Clarke, Edward Reisinger, Brandon M. Scott, Nick Mosby, Carl Stokes, James B. Kraft, Robert Curran, William "Pete" Welch
• Indexes: Resolution

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/26/2012	0	City Council	Introduced
3/26/2012	0	City Council	Advanced to 2nd Reader on same day
3/26/2012	0	City Council	Adopted

* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.


INTRODUCTORY*

CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)

Introduced by: President Young



A RESOLUTION ENTITLED

A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
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Youth Justice Sunday! ON April 1, 2012

FOR the purpose of declaring the first Sunday of April this, and every succeeding year, as Youth Justice Sunday in Baltimore City to bring attention to the plight of Baltimore City’s youth; to advocate for the civil liberties they deserve, and; to celebrate the triumph of spirit of youth who achieve greatness through academic, athletic, social and intellectual perseverance.
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Recitals

Organizers hope to bring all Baltimore City residents regardless of wealth, race, religion, gender, or orientation together to create a community of harmony and to educate people about the hardships youth in Baltimore face. Ultimately, we must all do our part to ensure every single Baltimorean has access to the educational opportunities and support needed to become a fully functioning and productive member of society.

Starting in 2010, many groups have come together at an event entitled Youth Justice Sunday to highlight the need of our youth to be recognized as true leaders and to recognize that many our young people do not have access to the support systems they deserve and need.

This year, the Baltimore Algebra Project (BAP); Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS); and Community Law in Action (CLIA); Safe and Sound (SS); the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Peopl...