HomeMy WebLinkAboutS County Government Week Proclamation ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
April 21 -27, 1996
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, April 21-27, 1996, is National County Government Week and North
Carolina's 100 county governments are proud of their key role in the
governmental partnership as the local provider and facilitator of important
services for the community; and
WHEREAS, With devolution-the shift of responsibilities from the federal level to state
and local governments - Orange County faces the challenge of using limited
resources efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the public through
such programs as health care, child and elder care, environmental
protection, deed registration, social services,job training, public education
funding, emergency medical services, drug and alcohol abuse treatment,
law enforcement, water and sewer services, and library services; and
WHEREAS, Orange County has initiated numerous model projects, including the on-
going redesign and automation of human services functions, and other
productivity programs which save current and future tax dollars; and
WHEREAS, Orange County seeks a stronger partnership with its citizens in defining
community problems and solutions through such efforts as strategic
planning and local focus groups, and
WHEREAS, Leadership in county government today requires a commitment to long
hours and continued learning in a variety of topic areas, and a strong sense
of purpose to assure that necessary services are provided without undue
burden on the taxpayers.
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS, do hereby proclaim the week of April 21 -
27, 1996, as Orange County Government Week, and further
encourage all citizens to become familiar with the services provided
by Orange County government.
This the 1st day of April, 1
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commis ne