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1993-12344-Resolution No. 93-032 Recorded 4/15/1993. EVIE ED BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES OUNTYEGON A Resolution Declaring April 17-24, 1993, as County Government Week. 9312344 nn 93 APR 15 PM 2: 53 RESOLUTION NO. 93-032,, r t WHEREAS, County Government has a long and rich history 'Q i54t�of the oldest forms of local government in America; and WHEREAS, during the 1800s and the early part of this century, the primary functions of county government involved the administration of justice, law enforcement, and the building and maintenance of roads. In recent decades, the responsibilities of county government have grown enormously; and WHEREAS, the duties of our nation's county governments now range from the preservation of public safety to environmental protection. Every county is unique, but most provide such services as directing housing and community development programs, and working to solve area -wide problems such as air and water pollution, solid waste disposal, and drug trafficking; and WHEREAS, counties care for America. For many ill, elderly and low-income Americans, the county is often the only available source of help in obtaining health care and other social services. Counties not only provide health care, but also promote wellness and health prevention; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the leadership, innovation and valuable service provided by our nation's counties, April 17-24, 1993 has been declared "National County Government Week"; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, as follows: Section 1. That Deschutes County, in conjunction with the nation, designates and proclaims the week of April 17-24, 1993 as "County Government Week." DATED this / 444% day of ATTEST: (1A , I i Recording Secretary 1 - RESOLUTION NO. 93-032 (4/14/93) 1993. BOARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DD$tJIUTES COUNTY, OREGON N=Z11 L))ANGEN, Commilsioner /V B. H. SLAUGHTER, Commissioner KEY CHED i';r , _71 93