R21-106 1 RESOLUTION NO. R21-106
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4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
5 RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 TO
6 SEPTEMBER 17, 2021, AS "FLORIDA CIVICS WEEK" AND
7 ENCOURAGING ALL CITY RESIDENTS TO HONOR CIVIC
8 ENGAGEMENT BY PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATIONAL
9 ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE; AND PROVIDING AN
10 EFFECTIVE DATE.
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12 WHEREAS, municipal government is the government closest to the people and the one with the
13 most direct daily impact upon its residents;and
14 WHEREAS, municipal government provides services and programs that enhance the
15 quality of life for residents, making their city their home; and
16 WHEREAS, municipal government is administered for - and by - its citizens, and is
17 dependent upon public commitment to, and understanding of, its many responsibilities,
18 including direct participation in the democratic process; and
19 WHEREAS, municipal government officials and employees share the responsibility to pass
20 along the understanding of the services provided by their municipalities and their benefits; and
21 WHEREAS, representative government is dependent on the exercise of the privileges and
22 responsibilities of its citizens; and
23 WHEREAS, civic and political participation remains the medium in which citizens engage
24 in free,diverse, and positive political dialogue that guides our Nation toward common interests,
25 consensus, and good governance;
26 WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for our Nation's leaders to foster civic discourse,
27 education,and participation in Federal, State, and local affairs;
28 WHEREAS, the advent of revolutionary Internet technology offers new mechanisms for
29 empowering our citizens, and fostering greater civic engagement,than at any time in our history;
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31 WHEREAS,the use of new technologies can bring people together in civic forums,educate
32 citizenson their roles and responsibilities, and promote citizen participation in the political
33 process through volunteerism,voting,and the elevation of diverse voices in public discourse;and
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34 WHEREAS, Florida Civics Week is a very important time to recognize the significant role
35 played by municipal government in our lives, and to spread the word to all Floridians that they
36 can shape and influence this level of government.
37 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
38 BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, THAT:
39 Section 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being
40 true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.
41 Section 2. The City Commission encourages all city officials,city employees,and citizens
42 toparticipate in events that recognize and celebrate Florida Civics Week.
43 Section 3. A copy of this resolution will be provided to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis,
44 the Florida Cabinet, and the Florida League of Cities, Inc.
45 Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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47 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2021
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49 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
50 YES NO
51 Mayor—Steven B. Grant
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53 Vice Mayor—Woodrow L. Hay ✓
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55 Commissioner—Justin Katz
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57 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus
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59 Commissioner—Ty Penserga
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61 VOTE S—D
62 ATTEST:
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65 Cstal Gibson, MMC
66 City Clerk
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69 (Corporate Seal)
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