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STATE ASSOCIATION
of COUNTIES
National County Government Month -April 2019
WHEREAS, Washington's 39 counties serving more than 7 million residents provide essential
services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, counties provide health services, administer justice, keep communities safe, foster
economic opportunities and much more; and
WHEREAS, Mason County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and
enhance the health, welfare and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, through the Washington State Association of Counties and the National Association
of Counties across the nation, counties will be demonstrating how counties deliver services to
our residents nationwide; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the Washington State Association of Counties and the National
Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the country to elevate awareness of
county responsibilities, programs and services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Board of Mason County Commissioners do
hereby proclaim April 2019 as National County Government Month and encourage all county
officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government celebration
activities.
Dated this 91h day of April, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY WASHINGTON
Kevin Shutty Chair
Randy Ntherlin, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Melissa D y, Clerk of the Board 'Sharon Trask, Commissioner