Bill Text: PA HR230 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Recognizing April 2011 as "National County Government Month" in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-27 - Adopted (189-0) [HR230 Detail]

Download: Pennsylvania-2011-HR230-Introduced.html

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PRINTER'S NO. 1571
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 230 Session of2011
INTRODUCED BY CONKLIN, BAKER, BOBACK, BRADFORD, BRENNAN, CALTAGIRONE, CLYMER, COHEN, DiGIROLAMO, EVERETT, FABRIZIO, FLECK, FREEMAN, GABLER, GEORGE, GINGRICH, GOODMAN, GRELL, HARKINS, M. K. KELLER, KILLION, KORTZ, KULA, LONGIETTI, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MANN, MASSER, MILLARD, MIRABITO, MOUL, MURT, MUSTIO, OBERLANDER, M. O'BRIEN, O'NEILL, QUINN, READSHAW, ROSS, SAINATO, SANTONI, SCAVELLO, SONNEY, STABACK, SWANGER, VEREB, VULAKOVICH, WHITE AND YOUNGBLOOD, APRIL 20, 2011
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, APRIL 20, 2011
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing April 2011 as "National County Government Month" in
Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, "National County Government Month" serves to raise
public awareness and understanding about the roles and
responsibilities of the nation's counties to meet the needs of
the community; and
WHEREAS, During this month, county officials will initiate
outreach activities to assembled groups at high schools,
libraries, malls, shopping centers and colleges to educate
residents about county services and will meet with members of
the Congress of the United States to discuss county government;
and
WHEREAS, First held in 1991 as "National County Government
Week" and changed in 2010 to "National County Government Month,"
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the observance is sponsored annually by the National Association
of Counties (NACo), which is the only national organization that
represents county governments in the United States; and
WHEREAS, There are 67 counties in this Commonwealth and 3,068
counties nationwide, serving 300 million Americans; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania counties serve a vital function in
providing law enforcement, judicial administration, corrections
and criminal justice programs; and
WHEREAS, Pennsylvania counties are involved in the conduct
and oversight of elections, which are the foundation of our
democracy; and
WHEREAS, To improve Pennsylvania's communities, counties in
this Commonwealth are involved in regional and environmental
planning and economic development and may establish housing and
redevelopment authorities and conduct community development
programs; and
WHEREAS, Counties are involved in public health, as they
provide protective services for children and youth, mental
health and mental retardation programs and drug and alcohol
awareness programs and maintain hospitals and homes for the
aged; and
WHEREAS, Counties are responsible for real estate tax
assessment, are involved in solid waste disposal and may support
local libraries and community colleges; and
WHEREAS, Counties take seriously the responsibility of
protecting and enhancing the health, welfare and safety of
residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, Many county government initiatives and programs
involve the protection of valuable and vulnerable environmental
resources in communities; and
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WHEREAS, This year's theme is "Serving Our Veterans, Armed
Forces and Their Families," which highlights initiatives by
counties to recognize, honor and thank veterans and military
personnel for their service and assist them in their ongoing
needs associated with serving the nation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
month of April 2011 as "National County Government Month" in
Pennsylvania, and commend the counties in this Commonwealth for
sponsoring events to help residents better understand how
counties serve the community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commend the
employees and members of the National Association of Counties
for their work in increasing the public's awareness about
counties and for their initiatives to honor veterans and serve
their needs; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives call on the
citizens of this Commonwealth to participate in this month's
activities and encourage them to reflect upon the variety of
essential public services provided by the counties in this
Commonwealth and the nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
the National Association of Counties at this address: 25
Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001; and that a copy
be transmitted to: the County Commissioners Association of
Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 60769, Harrisburg, PA 17106-0769.
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