HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-19-2004 Proclamation - Florida Ciy Government Week 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
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.
,orq Realoge,be it resolved by the City of Ocoee 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."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed at Ocoee, Florida,this 19th day of October, in the year of
two thousand and four.
S.Scott Vandergrift,Mayor
Supported by and attested to by Ocoee City Commissioners
Danny Howell,Commissioner District 1 Scott Anderson,Commissioner District 2
Rusty Johnson,Commission District 3 Nancy Parker,Commissioner District 4