A RESOLUTION
NO. _____
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND SUPPORTING THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY VITA
COALITION FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FREE TAX PREPARTAION TO THE COMMUNITY
THROUGH THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the purpose of this program is to provide free tax preparation for low
to moderate income individuals and families; and,
WHEREAS, a key part of this program is to help taxpayers claim tax credits they
have earned during 2006 (Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit
(CTC)); and,
WHEREAS, this local coalition is made up of non-profit, governmental
organizations and a host of volunteers; and,
WHEREAS, the coalition is working with companies to educate their employees
about the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC)
WHEREAS, the free tax preparation will be available in Columbus from
January 11 to April 12.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES:
We commend and support the Chattahoochee Valley VITA Coalition for their
efforts in providing this valuable service to the Community.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
16TH day of January, 2007 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote
of ____________ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Anthony voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Hunter voting __________.
Councilor McDaniel voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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