[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      FLORIDA CITY GOVERNMENT WEEK

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                            HON. GWEN GRAHAM

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2016

  Ms. GRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I submit the following:
  Whereas, city government is the government closest to most citizens, 
and the one with the most direct daily impact upon its residents; and
  Whereas, city government is administered for and by its citizens, and 
is dependent upon public commitment to and understanding of its many 
responsibilities; and
  Whereas, city government officials and employees share the 
responsibility to pass along their understanding of this level of 
government and the importance of volunteerism; and
  Whereas, Florida City Government Week is a very important time to 
recognize the important role played by city government in our lives; 
and
  Whereas, this week offers an important opportunity to spread the word 
to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and influence this 
branch of government and also shape their communities through volunteer 
efforts; and
  Whereas, the Florida League of Cities and its member cities have 
joined together to teach students and other citizens about municipal 
government through a variety of different projects, volunteer 
opportunities and information; and
  Whereas, Florida City Government Week offers an important opportunity 
to convey to all the citizens of Florida that they can shape and 
influence government through their civic involvement and positively 
impact lives by volunteering.
  Now, therefore, I, Congresswoman Gwen Graham, do hereby extend 
greetings and best wishes to all observing October 16-22, 2016 as City 
Government Week in Florida and I encourage our citizens to help 
celebrate this week by learning more about city government, and all 
levels of government, and by volunteering in their respective 
communities.

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