HomeMy WebLinkAboutII(B2) Proclamation- Florida City Government Week - October 19-25, 1997 Agenda 10-7-97
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Proclamation
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
r WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along
their understanding of public services and their 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
different 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, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby .
declare the Week of October 19-25, 1997, to be
FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK
in Ocoee and encourage all citizens, city government officials and employees to do everything
possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated accordingly, encourage
educational partnerships between city government, and support and encourage all city
governments to actively promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
L� iff-C')� hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal
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this 7th day of October, 1997.
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor