04-07-2008 National County Government Week (2)PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEKAPRIL 6-12, 2008
"PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES"
Whereas, the week of April 6-12th has been designated as National County
Government Week raising public awareness and understanding about the roles and
responsibilities of Pittsylvania County Officials and Employees as these individuals provide
valuable and numerous services to our citizens, striving to make communities stronger, safe
places to live and raise families; and
Whereas, Pittsylvania County Employees police our streets, fight frres, save lives,
keep families healthy, help troubled youths and young adults, provide countless other
services and perform countless other jobs for which they deserve to be recognized; and
Whereas, Pittsylvania County provides public safety, and offer medical and human
services in addition to providing the opportunity for new businesses to prosper, provide job
training and technological solutions; and
Whereas, when natural or man-made disaster strikes, Pittsylvania County
Emergency Services keeps citizens safe and informed until order can be restored; and
Whereas, Pittsylvania County Officials and Employees use their role as local
leaders to encourage economic development and therefore improve the lives of their citizens
and make their communities more livable; and
Whereas, Pittsylvania County has a long history of providing critical services in
addition to being the citizen's local government voice, providing solutions that bring
communities together.
Now, Therefore, Be It Hereby Resolved, by the Pittsylvania County Board of
Supervisors officially recognize and proclaim the week of April 6-12th, 2008 as National
County Government Week and respectfully encourage all citizens to join in expressing their
sincere thanks, gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service and quality
performance these outstanding individuals provide throughout the year for their
contributions made to the Nation, State and County.
Given under my hand this 7th day of April, 2008.
Coy E. Har hairman
Pittsylvan' County Board of Supervisors
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William D. Sleeper, Clerk
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors