HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO-2018-004 Proclamation for County Government MonthORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION
County Government Month - April 2018
"Serving the Underserved"
WHEREAS, the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans provide
essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant; and
WHEREAS, counties move America forward by providing health care, administering
justice, keeping communities safe, creating economic opportunities and much more; and
WHEREAS, Orange County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, welfare and safety of their residents in efficient and cost - effective ways
and
WHEREAS, through National Association of Counties President Roy Charles Brooks'
"Serving the 'Underserved" initiative, NACo is focusing on the critical role counties play in
breaking multi - generational cycles of poverty; and
WHEREAS, counties provide public health, justice, safety, infrastructure, transportation,
technology, environmental stewardship and economic services that play a key role in
everything from residents' daily commutes to emergency response; and
WHEREAS, Orange County Government exists to provide governmental services
requested by County residents or mandated by the State of North Carolina, and is guided
by the objective that "Our Residents Come First" and with the charge to treat all residents
and all County employees with fairness, respect, and understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners have made tremendous
investments in public education, affordable housing, human services, economic
development and public safety to enhance the quality of life for all County residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT we, the Orange County Board of
Commissioners, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as County Government Month and
encourage all County officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county
government celebration activities.
This the 17th day of April, 2018.