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RESOLUTION NO. 96-27
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA RECOGNIZING
FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 20-26, 1996, AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION
AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES.
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 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, the Florida Institute of Government and Kids
Voting Florida have joined together to teach students about municipal government through a
project entitled "My City . . . I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It"; and
WHEREAS, "My City. . . I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It" is a series of activities for
students in grades K-12 that provides actual hands-on experience in elections, city administration
and political decision making; and
WHEREAS, this project's success depends upon the participation of city and school
officials, community leaders and others in these activities; and
WHEREAS, "My City. . . I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It" encourages all registered
voters to participate in the elections process, particularly in the November 1996 General Election
which will decide several significant state constitutional and national issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Commission of the City of Ocoee,
Florida as follows:
Section 1. That the City of Ocoee does encourage all citizens, city government officials
and employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated
accordingly.
Section 2. That the City of Ocoee does encourage educational partnerships between city
government and schools.
Section 3. That the City of Ocoee does support and encourage all city governments to
actively promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week" on October 20-26, 1996.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this J..f 1 day of October, 1996.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
FOR USE AND RELIANCE ONLY BY
THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA.
APPRO)jID AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
this i . \) day of October, 1996.
FOLEY & LARDNER
By: C'~)~ (-r:m
City Attorney
APPROVED:
ayor
APPROVED by the OCOEE CITY
COMMISSION at a meeting held
on the date indicated above under
Agenda Item No~ It J. .
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