National
County Government Week
April
6-12, 2008
Protecting Our Children
WHEREAS, the nation’s 3,066 counties provide a variety
of essential public services to communities serving 300 million
Americans; and
WHEREAS, counties take seriously their responsibility to
protect and enhance the health, welfare and safety of its
residents in sensible and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, many county government services directly touch
the lives of children and families; and
WHEREAS, in 13 states, all or some of the counties are responsible
for child welfare and foster care systems; and
WHEREAS, more than 500,000 children are in foster care,
removed from their families, as a result of suspected abuse
or neglect; and
WHEREAS, one in five girls and one in ten boys will be sexually
victimized before adulthood; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties is the only
national organization that represents county governments
in the Untied States; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Counties first celebrated
National County Government Week in 1991 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, in recognition of the leadership, innovation and
valuable service provided by the nation’s counties,
especially in the protection and welfare of children,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Camden County Board
of Commissioners does hereby proclaim April 6-12, 2008 as
National County Government Week in Camden County.
This the 7th day of April, 2008.
