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RESOLUTION
No. 99-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH RECOGNIZING CITY
GOVERNMENT WEEK, OCTOBER 17-23, 1999, 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, 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 of Cities 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
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 COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Atlantic 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 of Atlantic Beach does encourage educational partnerships
between city government and schools.
Section 3. That the City of Atlantic Beach does support and encourage all city
governments to actively promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week."
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 1 lth day of October,
1999.
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Mayor
John S. Meserve, Commissioner
Mike Borno, Commissioner
Richard Beaver, Commissioner
Theo Mitchelson, Commissioner