1998-14 City Government WeekRESOLUTION NO. 98-14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 18-24,1998, AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT THE CELEBRATION AND
CORRESPONDING ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, city government is the government closest to most citizens, and the one with
the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and
WHEREAS, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and is dependent upon
public commitment to and understanding of its many responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, city government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass along
their understanding of public services and their benefits; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to recognize the
important role played by city government in our lives; and
WHEREAS, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have joined together to
teach students and other citizens about municipal government through the variety
of different projects and information; and
WHEREAS, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity to convey to
all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence government through
their civic involvement.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. That the City of Okeechobee 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 of Okeechobee does encourage educational
partnerships between city government and schools.
SECTION 3. That the City of Okeechobee does support and encourage all city
governments to actively promote and sponsor "Florida City
Government Week."
. NT,20PQ,,:CED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of
r ,ATTEST,
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Bonnie Thomas, CMC, City Clerk
APPROVED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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James irk, Mayor