2013-04-07 National Aminal Control Appreciation Week PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL ANIMAL CONTROL APPRECIATION WEEK
April 7t—April 13th'2013
VIRGINIA: AT THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTROOM IN CHATHAM, VIRGINIA ON
TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2013, THE FOLLOWING PROCLAMATION WAS PRESENTED AND
ADOPTED:
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 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; and
Now, Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, by the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors officially
recognize and proclaim the week of April 7rh through 13th, 2013 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 19th day of March, 2013.
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Marshall A. Ecker, Chairman
6 1 Pittsylvania ounty Board of Supervisors
William D. Sleeper, • erk
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