HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2016-003 Proclamation proclaiming National County Government Month - April 2016 "Safe and Secure Counties", 2016-04-05 - 4b PfiF
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Proclamation
National County Government Month - April 2016 "Safe and Secure Counties"
WHEREAS, the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans provide
essential services to create healthy, safe, vibrant and economically resilient communities; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, well-being and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways;
and
WHEREAS, through National Association of Counties (NACo) President Sallie Clark's "Safe
and Secure Counties" initiative, NACo is encouraging counties to focus on strengthening the
safety and security of their communities; and
WHEREAS, in order to remain healthy, vibrant, safe, and economically competitive, America's
counties provide public health, justice, emergency management and economic services that
play a key role in everything from residents' daily health to disaster response; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged
counties across the country to actively promote programs and services to the public we serve;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Orange County Board of Commissioners
does hereby proclaim April 2016 as National County Government Month and encourage all
County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in the Orange County
Government Expo activities on Frida , April 8, 2016.
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Earl McKee, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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