03/29/2024
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Leaders to highlight county innovations in public health and safety, justice, other county programs

Elizabethtown, NC (April 5, 2022) — Bladen County will celebrate National County Government Month
(NCGM) during the month of April to showcase how the county achieves healthy, safe and vibrant
communities.

The theme for this year’s celebration of NCGM is “Counties THRIVE,” demonstrating how counties help to
improve people’s lives every day through the various programs and services offered by their local
governmental departments.

Featured NCGM events include spotlighting our county departments throughout the month of April through
local media outlets and social media platforms. In addition, 3 rd grade students around the county will receive a “My County Works’ activity booklet for educational enrichment regarding local government. These efforts will serve to showcase essential county programs and resources available to the residents of Bladen County.

Since 1991 the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties across the country to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of counties. Bladen County is prepared to actively participate in this effort to inform residents of the services and programs offered by its various departments.

National County Government Month – April 2022

Counties THRIVE

WHEREAS, the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs serving more than 315 million Americans provide essential services to create healthy, safe and vibrant communities; and
WHEREAS, counties provide public health services, administer justice, keep communities safe, foster economic opportunities and much more; and
WHEREAS, Bladen and all counties take pride in our responsibility to protect and enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our residents in efficient and cost-effective ways; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of National Association of Counties President Larry Johnson, NACo is demonstrating how “Counties THRIVE,” especially in supporting residents and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic; and
WHEREAS, each year since 1991 the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties across the country to elevate awareness of county responsibilities, programs and services; and
WHEREAS, Bladen County and the departments therein are committed to serving its residents in lifelong endeavors for growth, health, and safety
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Ray Britt, Chairman of the Bladen County Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim April 2022 as National County Government Month and encourage all county officials, employees, schools and residents to participate in county government celebration activities.

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