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Proclamation
National County Government Month
April 2024
WHEREAS,the nation's 3,069 counties serving more than 330 million Americans provide essential services to
create healthy, safe, and vibrant communities; and,
WHEREAS,counties fulfill a vast range of responsibilities and deliver services that touch nearly every aspect of
our residents' lives such as providing health services, administering justice, keeping communities safe, fostering
economic opportunities, and so much more; and,
WHEREAS, Mason County and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and enhance the health,
wellbeing, and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways; and,
WHEREAS, under the leadership of National Association of Counties President Mary Jo McGuire, NACo is
highlighting county leadership through the lens ForwardTogether, celebrating the role of county governments in
connecting, inspiring, and leading as intergovernmental partners; and,
WHEREAS,the role includes a responsibility to inspire county residents to engage with their communities, and
to lead by highlighting our strength as intergovernmental partners;and,
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 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 hereby proclaims
April 2024 as National County Government Month and encourages all county officials, employees, schools, and
residents to participate in county government celebration activities.
Signed this day of April 9t',2024.
andy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty, Sharon Trask,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner