,,iv #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,,res4 #abac ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,april #bc1 #bjbf,mr4 ,olszewski 7for himself1 ,mr4 ,rutherford1 ,mr4 ,schweikert1 ,mr4 ,bell1 ,mr4 ,menefee1 ,mrs4 ,mc,clain ,delaney1 ,mr4 ,carbajal1 ,ms4 ,elfreth1 ,mr4 ,hoyer1 ,mr4 ,carson1 and ,mr4 ,neguse7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,government ,reform ,,resolution ,supporting the recognition of ,april #bjbf as ,national ,county ,government ,month to honor the county government workforce1 educate residents about local programs and services1 and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership4 ,whereas county governments are one of the oldest forms of government in the ,united ,states1 with roots dating back to #afcd1 when the first county governments were established in ,virginia2 ,whereas today's #c1jfi county governments are chartered under ,state constitutions or laws to serve the diverse needs of local communities2 ,whereas county governments serve as the level of government closest to the people1 delivering essential services that impact the daily life of residents of the county1 including public safety1 infrastructure1 health care1 economic development1 and social services2 ,whereas the ,national ,association of ,counties has1 since #aiia1 designated the month of ,april as ,national ,county ,government ,month to encourage counties across the ,united ,states to raise public awareness about county roles and responsibilities in serving residents2 ,whereas ,america's #c1jfi counties1 parishes1 and boroughs keep our communities healthy1 vibrant1 and safe1 employing approximately #c1fjj1jjj dedicated public servants who serve residents every day2 ,whereas counties are governed by locally elected officials1 including more than #ai1cej county1 elected executives and board members across the country who are directly accountable to the residents they serve2 ,whereas county governments are vital partners in the intergovernmental system1 working alongside ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local officials to implement laws1 regulations1 and services that benefit all ,americans2 ,whereas counties invest in critical infrastructure1 including roads1 bridges1 and public transit1 that connects communities and drives economic prosperity2 ,whereas counties support approximately #gj percent of all local public health departments in the ,united ,states1 invest approximately #acj1jjj1jjj1jjj annually in community health and hospitals2 ,whereas ,national ,county ,government ,month offers an opportunity for counties to tell their stories1 celebrate their workforces1 and strengthen civic connections between county governments and the residents they serve through activities such as open houses1 facility tours1 proclamations1 media outreach1 social media campaigns1 and school engagement2 and ,whereas the ,national ,association of ,counties commends the county officials and employees whose dedication and public service make communities across ,america better places to live1 work1 and thrive3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 supports ,national ,county ,government ,month and calls on all counties1 parishes1 and boroughs across the ,united ,states to join in this celebration2 7#b7 encourages all counties1 parishes1 and boroughs to pass a resolution or proclamation recognizing ,national ,county ,government ,month in their respective jurisdictions and to use the month to actively promote the roles and responsibilities of counties in serving residents2 7#c7 encourages each county to use ,national ,county ,government ,month to tell the story of the county1 raising awareness of local programs and services that impact residents every day2 and 7#d7 encourages ,members of ,congress to engage with their local communities to raise awareness about ,national ,county ,government ,month and to support the goals of the celebration of educating the public about the essential role counties play in daily ,american life4