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POSSIBLE MODEL RESOLUTION <br /> WHEREAS, public, educational and government (PEG) channels play a significant role <br /> in [NAME OF COM- TY]; <br /> WHEREAS. PEG chaimcls are a Unique and valuable resource for local information and <br /> discourse for the residents of[NAME OF COMMUN]:TY]; and <br /> NMHEREAS, PEG channels televise local government meetings. inclUding city council. <br /> planning connniission, county board and school board meetings, so that citizens are - <br /> informed about the actions taken by local elected officials; and <br /> WHEREAS, PEG channels contribute to the democratic process by providing <br /> opportunities for candidates and others, Such as the League of Women Voters, to discuss <br /> local issues during election campaigns; and <br /> WHEREAS. PEG chamiels provide a window through which residents can view the <br /> diversity of cultures, recreational activities and artistic endeavors in their local <br /> connunity: and <br /> NN,'HEREAS, PEG channels reflect the unique identity of the communities they serve; and <br /> WHEREAS, it is important to preserve PEG channels and funding for PEG channels, and <br /> to ensure that the channels continue to be available to the entire conuiiunity to serve the <br /> residents of[NAME OF COMMUNITY]; and <br /> WHEREAS, HR 3745, the Conunntinity Access Preservation.Act, addresses critical and <br /> inunnediate threats to PEG. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: <br /> The [NAME OF BODY ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION] supports inuniediate passage <br /> of HR 3745-, and <br /> The [NAME OF BODY] calls on our Congressional delegation to take all possible <br /> actions in support of the passage of HR 3745, including but not limited to endorsing, co- <br /> sponsoring and voting for HR 3745, and to work for its rapid passage. <br />