HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-37 Recognizing City Government Week 10/18-24, 1998
RESOLUTION NO. 98-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSlON OF THE
CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING CITY
GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 18-24, 1998, AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE
CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTMTIES
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the
one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is
dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities;
and
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to
pass along their understanding of public service and its benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to
recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; and
WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all
the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government which
is closest to the people; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined
together to teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a
variety of projects and information; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to
convey to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government
through their civic involvement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF PARKLAND, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City of Parkland does encourage all citizens, city
government officials and employees to do everything possible to ensure that City
Government Week is recognized and celebrated appropriately.
Section 2. That the City of Parkland does encourage educational partnerships
between city government and schools.
RESOLUTION NO. 98-37
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Section 3 That the City of Parkland does support and encourage all city
governments to actively promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week."
PASSED AND ADOPTED TmS 16th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1998.
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CITY CLERK