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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JANUARY 24, 2017 AS
"POLL WORKER APPRECIATION DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. America's poll workers number 2 million per federal election, nearly double the number of
people who work for America's largest private employer.
2. Poll workers are considered critical to the health of America's democracy, working days that
exceed 12 hours while receiving minimal compensation.
3. Poll workers are dedicated individuals from diverse walks of life who join together to work as
a team in an effort to serve the voters of St. Lucie County.
4. Poll workers are trained prior to each election on changes to election laws, customer service,
and courtesy to all voters. They faithfully honor their oath to discharge their duties as election
officials to the best of their abilities; completely impartial with respect to any candidate or any
political party; to achieve transparency and accuracy in the election process.
5. St. Lucie County wishes to give thanks to all St. Lucie County poll workers, past, present and
future, for their fundamental role in allowing citizens to choose their leaders freely and fairly.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim January 24, 2017, as "POLL WORKER APPRECIATION DAY"
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 24`h day of January, 2017.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE U D
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APPROVE AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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