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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE MANY MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS OF THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE AND TO DECLARE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2006, "SOUTH CAROLINA HOMETOWN DAY" IN REMEMBRANCE OF ALL THEY HAVE DONE.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina General Assembly take great pride in honoring those citizens who have dedicated their careers to the service of others and to the furtherance of their individual communities; and
Whereas, 1,584 mayors and council members see to the creation and implementation of policies and procedures to assure that citizens of each municipality get what they need on a daily basis; and
Whereas, over 17,000 hardworking, dedicated employees of the 268 statewide municipalities come to work each day to give of themselves in various capacities, united under a common goal of carrying out those policies and procedures to provide help and stability to their neighbors; and
Whereas, municipalities provide essential services such as law enforcement, fire protection, health and sanitation, recreation, and growth and development controls to protect and enhance the quality of life for all South Carolinians; and
Whereas, municipalities are aptly considered economic engines of the State, as they drive the economy of their immediate regions; and
Whereas, financially sound and economically strong municipalities are essential to the health and wellbeing of the State; and
Whereas, it is estimated that over 1,000,000 people reside in urbanized areas surrounding incorporated municipalities, and 1,400,000 South Carolinians live within municipalities; and
Whereas, municipalities, large and small, are considered home for their residents, providing a sense of place and spirit of community to all within and around municipal boundaries; and
Whereas, it is important to recognize municipalities and their officials for the many ways in which they shape their respective communities. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
That the members of the General Assembly recognize and honor the many municipal officials of the State of South Carolina for their outstanding contributions to the communities they serve and declare Wednesday, February 22, 2006, "South Carolina Hometown Day" in remembrance of all they have done.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Elouise James, 2006 President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina.
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