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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 26, 2017 AS
"NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
In 2012, millions of Americans didn't vote because they missed a registration deadline or
didn't know how to register to vote. In 2017, we want to make sure no one is left out.
St. Lucie County is committed to strengthening democracy by encouraging voter
registration and increasing participation in all elections.
3. Civic -minded people and organizations have collaborated to establish September 26, 2017
as "National Voter Registration Day".
4. The goal for the 2017 National Voter Registration Day is to create awareness of elections
and motivate eligible Americans to register to vote in the coming months.
5. Many people are unaware that they must make the correction to their voter registration
when they change their address, change their name, or change their political party
preference.
6. The strength of our democracy depends on the willingness of its citizens to participate by
choosing the people who will lead us and by voicing their opinions on important matters
that come before the voters on Election Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
This Board does hereby recognize Tuesday, September 26, 2017 as "NATIONAL VOTER
REGISTRATION DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
This Board encourages all eligible St. Lucie County residents to register and vote.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 19th day of September 2017.
ATTEST:
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DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY F ID
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