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PROCLAMATION
ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK
April 2 - 8, 1995
WHEREAS, The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners and
the National Association of County Commissioners have
encouraged citizens across the state and the nation to learn
more about county government's role in our lives; and
WHEREAS, Orange County government has served the citizens of the
County since 1752 and places its emphasis on addressing
citizens concerns and needs; and
WHEREAS, The elected and appointed officials of Orange County take
pride in serving the citizens in the County; and
WHEREAS, Orange County is on the forefront of many issues critical to
both our state and nation, including health care, child and
elder care, environmental protection, social services,job
training, emergency management services, drug and alcohol
abuse treatment, law enforcement, water and sewer services,
and library services; and
WHEREAS, In a recent Gallup poll of U.S. citizens' attitudes toward
federal, state and local government, individuals said that local
governments gave the most for the money and spent tax dollars
most wisely; and
WHEREAS, The theme for National County Government Week is
"Children's Issues" and Orange County recognizes that our
children are the county's most valuable resource; and
WHEREAS, Like our children, America's counties are America's future.
NOW THEREFORE, We, the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS,
do hereby proclaim the week of April 2 - 8, 1995, as Orange
County Government Week, and further encourage all citizens
to become familiar with the services provided by Orange
County government.
This the 21st day of March, 1995.
Moses Carey, Jr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commissi (rs