INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

WHEREAS, Americans place great faith in the County form of government, which traces its roots to the earliest days of the republic; and

WHEREAS, county government truly supports the nation= s citizenry, serving as their voice in town squares, state houses and the White House; and

WHEREAS, America= s counties are proud to be among those providing proof that local solutions can be applied throughout America to solve many of the nation= s most challenging needs; and

WHEREAS, county government= s primary concern is to assure that County leaders provide citizens with an environment that encourages all people to build strong families and strong communities; and

WHEREAS, the quality of life for all Americans is dependent upon choices that accommodate all citizens while preserving the community; and

WHEREAS, by providing county citizens with safe, healthy communities, which are necessary to ensure a high quality of life for all, counties across the nation will continue to thrive and prosper; and

WHEREAS, the arts, learning and community history go hand in hand in providing stability and well-being to all county citizens; and

WHEREAS, community leaders, county leaders and all citizens should take steps to recognize all that is good within the county, and praise those programs and individuals who have made progress and innovation available to all within the community.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates the week of April 9 - 15, 2000 as A National County Government Week in Ingham County.@