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ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK April 21 -27, 1996 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, April 21-27, 1996, is National County Government Week and North Carolina's 100 county governments are proud of their key role in the governmental partnership as the local provider and facilitator of important services for the community; and WHEREAS, With devolution-the shift of responsibilities from the federal level to state and local governments - Orange County faces the challenge of using limited resources efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the public through such programs as health care, child and elder care, environmental protection, deed registration, social services,job training, public education funding, emergency medical services, drug and alcohol abuse treatment, law enforcement, water and sewer services, and library services; and WHEREAS, Orange County has initiated numerous model projects, including the on- going redesign and automation of human services functions, and other productivity programs which save current and future tax dollars; and WHEREAS, Orange County seeks a stronger partnership with its citizens in defining community problems and solutions through such efforts as strategic planning and local focus groups, and WHEREAS, Leadership in county government today requires a commitment to long hours and continued learning in a variety of topic areas, and a strong sense of purpose to assure that necessary services are provided without undue burden on the taxpayers. NOW, THEREFORE, We, the ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, do hereby proclaim the week of April 21 - 27, 1996, as Orange County Government Week, and further encourage all citizens to become familiar with the services provided by Orange County government. This the 1st day of April, 1 Moses Carey, Jr., Chair Orange County Board of Commis ne