HomeMy Public PortalAbout1996-29 City Government Week recognitionRESOLUTION NO. 96-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK,
OCTOBER 20-26, 1996, 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, the Florida Institute of Government and Kids
Voting Florida have joined together to teach students about municipal government through a project
entitled "My City...I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It"; and
WHEREAS, "My City... I'm Part of it, I'm Proud of It" is a series of activities for students
in grades K-12 that provides actual hands-on experience in elections, city administration and
political decision making; and
WHEREAS, this project's success depends upon the participation of city and school
officials, community leaders and others in these activities; and
WHEREAS, "My City...I'm Part of It, I'm Proud of It" encourages all registered voters to
participate in the elections process, particularly in the November 1996 General Election which will
decide several state constitutional and national issues placed on this ballot of significance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village of Key Biscayne 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 Village of Key Biscayne does encourage educational partnerships
between Village government and schools.
Section 3. That the Village of Key Biscayne does support and encourage all city
governments to actively promote and sponsor "Florida City Government Week."
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of October , 1996.
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YOR JOHN F. FESTA
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CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RICHARD J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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