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'Proclamation
NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL APPRECIATION WEEK
April 10" —April le, 2016
Whereas, the National Animal Control Association has designated the second week in April each
year as Animal Control Appreciation Week; and
Whereas, the various Federal, State, and Local Government Officials throughout the Country take
this time to recognize, thank and commend all Animal Control Officers for the dedicated service they
provide to the Citizens, various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies and Departments throughout the
Country; and
Whereas, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors would like to express its sincere thanks and
appreciation for the outstanding service the Pittsylvania County Animal Control Department who risk their
lives and spend huge amounts of personnel resources including time away from family and friends while
serving the public like all other public safety and law enforcement agencies involved and empowered with
the same duties; and
Whereas, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors recognizes and commends the Animal
Control Officers for the many dedicated and long hours of service they perform in serving this community,
and for fulfilling their commitment to providing the highest and most efficient level of service; and
Whereas, the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors wishes to commend each and every Animal
Control Officer for their service, which is in keeping with the long and distinguished tradition of the Animal
Control Profession; then
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors officially recognize and proclaim the week of April 10`" through 16` , 2016 as National Animal
Control Appreciation Week and respectfully asks all Citizens, Public Safety, Health, and Public Service
Personnel alike to join in expressing their sincere thanks, gratitude and appreciation for the many long
hours of outstanding service and quality performance these outstanding individuals provide throughout the
year to assure the safety and welfare of all
Given under my hand this 4`� day of April, 2016
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ssie L. Barksdale, Chair
Pittsvlvania,County Board ofSupervisors
Clarence C. Monday, Clem
Pittsylvania County Board