house resolution no.77

Reps. Borton, Allor, Brabec, Rogers, O'Neal, Hope, Sabo, Sowerby, Morse, Lightner, Anthony, Markkanen, Martin, Griffin, Alexander, Bezotte, Calley, Marino, Peterson, Rabhi and Haadsma offered the following resolution:

A resolution to declare April 2021 as County Government Month in the state of Michigan.

Whereas, County governments play a vital role in the delivery of key public services as the original regional government in our state; and

Whereas, April has been set aside nationally to highlight the important work of counties across the United States; and

Whereas, The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the duties that counties have for Michigan’s public health and public safety; and

Whereas, Counties supervise programs such as mental health, care for abused and neglected children, courts, vital records, land and property records, disaster preparedness, solid waste management, property tax administration, law enforcement, election administration, and incarceration of convicts. These programs are provided on behalf of and in conjunction with the state of Michigan; and

Whereas, Local governments and counties collaborate to provide such services as parks and recreation programs, senior citizen services, medical care facilities, drainage systems, and infrastructure construction and maintenance; and

Whereas, The theme for this year’s County Government Month is “Counties Matter” and focuses on the critical role counties play in public life; and

Whereas, Each year since 1991, counties across the country have actively promoted their own programs and services to the public they serve; and

Whereas, During this month, we join with the local counties and county commissioners to recognize and raise awareness of the countless efforts and contributions of county boards of commissioners throughout Michigan; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives, That members of this legislative body declare April 2021 as County Government Month in the state of Michigan. We urge all citizens to observe the month with appropriate programs and activities.