HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-06-23 RESOLUTION 18-06-23
National League of Cities Small Cities Month June 2018
Whereas small cities and towns under 50,000 population are the home to millions of Americans and
constitute the vast majority of municipalities across the United States; and
Whereas small cities and towns strive to strengthen their communities through the provision of services and
programs to improve the quality of life for all citizens; and
Whereas the federal government is an essential partner in the success of small cities and towns, and must
be encouraged to continue to support programs and legislation that strengthen small communities; and
Whereas state governments are partners in the success of small cities and towns, and must be encouraged
to continue to support key programs and legislation that strengthen communities; and
Whereas organizations, businesses, and citizens are partners in the success of small cities and towns, and
must be encouraged to continue to grow their efforts to make small communities a viable choice for people
to live in; and
Whereas during these challenging economic times, the need for a renewed intergovernmental partnership
to support essential public services is more important than ever to ensure the safety and growth of small
town America; and
Whereas the National League of Cities President and the Small Cities Council of the National League of
Cities have declared June 2018, as Small Cities Month;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights
does hereby proclaim June 2018,as Small Cities Month,and encourages President Trump,Congress,
state governments, organizations, businesses, and all citizens to recognize this event, and to work
together this month and throughout the year to invest in small cities and towns to better the lives of
all citizens.
Passed by the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights this 26"Day of June 2018
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