Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2011-31--recognizing city government week — reading text

RESOLUTION 2011 -31 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 16 -22, 2011 AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. the mostWHEREAS, direct impactciupon ty government is theandgovernment closest to most citizens, and the one with its residents; WHEREAS, tocitandy government Public commitment is admi understanding of itsnismany tered responsibilities; for and by its ciand tizens, and is dependent upon WHEREAS,ofcipublic their understanding ty government services offi andcitheir als and emploandyees share the responsibility to pass along benefits; importantWHEREAS, role played Flbyoricity da government City Government Weekandis a very important time to recognize the in our lives; WHEREAS, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this branch of government which is closest to the people; and WHEREAS, the Florida League ofCities and its member cities have joined together to teach students and other citizens about municipal government through a variety of different projects and information; and all the WHEREAS, citizens of FlFlooririddaa Cithatty they involvement. Government can shapeWeekandoffers an important influence opportuni government ty to theiconvey through r civitoc NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City of Fort Walton Beach does encourage all citizens, city government officials and employees to do everything possible to ensure that this week is recognized and celebrated accordingly. SECTION 2. That the City ofFort Walton Beach does encourage educational partnerships between city government and schools. toSECTION 3. That tand actively promote he Cisponsor ty ofFort" Florida WaltonCityBeach does support Government and encourage all city governments Week." SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted by the City of Fort Walton Beach City Council on this 27`h day of September, 2011. Mike Anderson, Mayor Attest: Approved For Legal Su f cien b Helen Spencer, C' C Hayw Dykes, Jr, Ci Ahomey..