ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 95	By:	Ballenger, Adelson, Aldridge, Anderson, Barrington, Bass, Bingman, Branan, Brogdon, Brown, Burrage, Coates, Coffee, Corn, Crain, Crutchfield, Easley, Eason McIntyre, Ellis, Ford, Garrison, Gumm, Halligan, Ivester, Johnson (Constance), Johnson (Mike), Jolley, Justice, Lamb, Laster, Leftwich, Lerblance, Marlatt, Mazzei, Myers, Newberry, Nichols, Paddack, Reynolds, Rice, Russell, Schulz, Sparks, Stanislawski, Sweeden, Sykes, Wilson and Wyrick

A Resolution declaring April 5-9, 2010, “County Government Week” in Oklahoma; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, the 77 counties of the State of Oklahoma are the units of government closest to the people and are vital components of the state.  The orderly conduct of county business is through the offices of County Assessor, Clerk, Commissioners, Court Clerk, Sheriff, and Treasurer and serves well the citizens of the State of Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS, the men and women who serve the public in county government perform their duties in a manner worthy of respect and honor.  The service rendered to the people of the State of Oklahoma by the dedicated public servants in county government is appreciated; and

WHEREAS, the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma administers a comprehensive array of member services designed to meet the needs of Oklahoma county government, including insurance, managerial, and technical assistance programs; and

WHEREAS, the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma is holding its Spring Conference on April 6th - 8th, 2010, at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  The program will cover numerous issues, such as transportation, legislation, employment issues, and safety.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 2ND SESSION OF THE 52ND OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma State Senate declares April 5-9, 2010, “County Government Week” in the State of Oklahoma.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Jerry Dean, Rogers Mills County Commissioner and President of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma, and Gayle Ward, Executive Director of the Association of County Commissioners of Oklahoma.

Adopted by the Senate the 7th day of April, 2010.

	
Presiding Officer of the Senate