Proclamation: October 22-26 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
PROCLAMATION
Declaring October 22-26, 2018 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers provide for safety, health and welfare
of the citizens in the communities throughout the State of Washington through the
enforcement of local codes or ordinances dealing with various issues of building,
zoning, housing, animal control, environmental, health and life safety; AND
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a challenging and
demanding role and often do not receive recognition for the job that they do in improving
living and working conditions for residents and businesses of local communities; AND
WHEREAS, the role of many Code Enforcement Officers has expanded in recent
years with the increased number of foreclosed and abandoned homes in communities
impacted economically; AND
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are dedicated, highly-qualified
professionals who share the goals of preventing neighborhood deterioration, enhancing
and ensuring safety, and preserving values through knowledge and application of
housing, zoning, and nuisance codes and ordinances; AND
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers often have a highly visible role in the
communities they serve and regularly interact with a variety of state, county, first
responder, and legislative boards, commissions, agencies, and bodies within the
capacity of their role in the community; AND
WHEREAS, Code Enforcement Officers are called upon to provide quality
customer service and excellence to the residents and businesses of the communities
in which they serve; AND
WHEREAS, the Washington Association of Code Enforcement wants to
recognize and honor Code Enforcement Officers and Professionals all across the State
of Washington and bring awareness to the importance of code enforcement to the
communities of the State of Washington; AND
WHEREAS, the Washington Association of Code Enforcement was established
in 1988 for the purpose of providing ongoing training and support for Code Enforcement
professionals working in the State of Washington;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners, the week of October 22-26, 2018 as Code Enforcement Officer
Appreciation Week in Lewis County and call upon residents to join in recognizing and
expressing their appreciation for the dedication and service by the individuals who serve
as our Code Enforcement Officers.
PROCLAIMED this dew day of §e-4) , 2018.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jor}atha`Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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ASSOCIATION
OF CODE
ENFORCEMENT
October 2, 2018
To: The Honorable Mayor
City Manager
City Administrator
City Council
County Council
Please consider this letter to be an opportunity to acknowledge a vital member of your City or
County Staff: the code enforcement officer. As the president of WACE, Washington
Association of Code Enforcement, I would like to raise awareness of the code enforcement
work in your community.
In 2005, in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, President George W. Bush established October as
National Code Compliance Month in acknowledgement of the importance and impact that code
enforcement has on its communities.
Code enforcement officers throughout the State of Washington work every day to enforce local
ordiances and codes, providing for the safety, health and welfare of the citizens in your
communities, often with challenging circumstances and difficult customers. The WACE
Executive Officers and Board would like to ask that you proclaim the week of October 22-26,
2018 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. This is in conjunction with AACE,
American Association of Code Enforcement, national proclamation.
On behalf of WACE's Executive Officers and Board, I would hope you and your administration
would acknowledge the dedicated professionals who work to improve the quality of the
communities we live and work in to make them safer for our businesses, residents and visitors.
We ask that you accept this Mayoral Proclamation template, edit it to fit your specific
governmental body or jurisdiction, to honor the code enforcement officers that serve your local
communities.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Krzvui-A.szi,
Elizabeth Krzyminski, CCEO
Senior Housing Zoning Inspector
City of Seattle
President of WACE
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Oct 22,2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Consent
Declaring October 22-26, 2018 as Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
Contact Danette York Phone: 2774
Department: Public Health and Social Services
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Code enforcement officers work every day to enforce local ordinances and codes,providing for the safety,
health, and welfare of the citizens of Lewis County often with challenging circumstances and difficult
customers. This is to acknowledge the dedicated professionals who work to improve the quality of the
communities we live and work in to make them safer for our businesses,residents, and visitors.
Approvals:
User Group Status
York,Danette Approved
Whiton,Wayne Pending
Cover Letter To
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