04-07-2008 National Animal Control Appreciation Week (2)PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL APPRECL4TION WEEKAPRIL 13-19TH, 2008
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 takes 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 shocking and dramatic turn of events of Hurricane Katrina and the
devastation to the City of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast showed the critical need of
services of Animal Control Officers, the dedication, honor and respect for those
individuals serving on the front lines as Fire Fighters, Rescue Personnel, Police Officers
and Emergency Animal Control Officers was never greater or more strikingly illustrated;
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 Officers provide on a daily basis to the Citizens of the County and to the
various Public Safety, Public Service Agencies and Departments; 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.
Now, Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors officially recognize and proclaim the week of April 13-19th, 2008 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 7th day of April 2008.
Coy E H ville, Chairman
Pittsylvani County Board of Supervisors
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William D. Sleeper, C rk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors