Proclamation: National County Government month PROCLAIMING APRIL 2019 AS
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Gov e r n m e n t M o n t h
LEWIS COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,the nation's 3,069 counties serve more than 300 million Americans, providing essential
services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities and
WHEREAS, counties provide health services, administer justice, keep communities safe, foster economic
opportunities and much more, and
WHEREAS, Lewis County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and enhance the
health, welfare and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways, and
WHEREAS,the National Association of Counties (NACo) is demonstrating how counties deliver"people
centered" services to our residents nationwide through NACo President Greg Cox's "Connecting the
Unconnected" initiative, and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991, the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across
the country to elevate awareness of county responsibilities, programs and services,
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners does hereby
proclaim April 2019 as National County Government Month and encourages all county officials,
employees, schools and residents to participate in county government celebration activities
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 8th day of April 2019
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution. BOCC Meeting Date Apr 08, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type. Notice
Proclaiming April as National County Government Month
Contact Rachel Hunt Phone 360-740-1120
Department. Board of County Commissioners
Action Needed.
Description
WHEREAS, the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans
provide essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities, and
WHEREAS, counties provide health services, administer justice, keep
communities safe, foster economic opportunities and much more, and
WHEREAS, Lewis County and all counties take pride in
our responsibility to protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of our
residents in efficient and cost-effective ways, and
WHEREAS, through National Association of Counties President Greg Cox's
"Connecting the Unconnected" initiative,NACo is demonstrating how counties
deliver"people-centered" services to our residents nationwide, and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has
encouraged counties across the country to elevate awareness of county
responsibilities, programs and services, and