HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-034 RESOLUTION NO. 11-034
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL,
2011, AS "NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH -
SERVING OUR VETERANS, ARMED FORCES AND THEIR
FAMILIES" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board ofCounty Commissioners ofSt. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. The nation's 3,068 counties provide a variety of essential public services to communities
serving 300 million Americans.
2. St. Lucie County and all counties take seriously their responsibility to protect and enhance
the health, welfare and safety of its residents in sensible and cost-effective ways.
3. County governments are integral to America's healthcare system and are unique in their
responsibility to both finance and deliver health services through public hospitals and clinics, local health
departments, long-term care facilities, mental health servicesand substance abuse treatment, and coverage
programs for the uninsured.
4. As employers, counties provide health insurance benefits to nearly three million county
employees and their retirees nationwide.
5. The National Association of Counties is the only national organization that represents
county governments in the United States.
6. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the
country to actively promote county government programs and services to raise public awareness and
understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation's counties to meet the needs of the
community.
7. The National Association of Counties and St. Lucie County are working together to Restore
the Partnership among all levels of government to better serve American communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of April 2011 as "NATIONAL COUNTY
GOVERNMENT MONTH - SERVING OUR VETERANS, ARMED FORCES AND THEIR FAMILIES" in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
2. This Board does hereby encourage all St. Lucie County officials, employees, schools and
residents to participate in county government celebration activities.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this Oc~ day of March, 2011.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONEI~S
ST. LUC UNTY, RID
BY
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