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| WHEREAS, |
The
Pilgrims brought the township form of government to America
in 1620. The Unit of local government eventually
spread as far west as the Rocky Mountains. It is found
today in twenty-two states; and
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In
Ohio, the township predates our state government. As the
Ohio Territory became populated, it was only natural that
the surveyed townships should become the basic unit of
local government; and
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The
Ohio Township Association, founded in 1928, is a statewide
organization dedicated to promoting township government,
helping township officials better understand their duties
and responsibilities, and keeping state and federal lawmakers
aware of the needs of township government; and
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| WHEREAS, |
There
are 1,308 townships in Ohio and 5,232 elected township
officials. The Ohio Township Association has
over 10,000 active and associate members statewide, including
trustees, fiscal officers, township road superintendents,
police/fire chiefs, administrators, other township staff,
and county elected officials; and
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Today,
township officials are providing an increasingly broad
range of services
in response to the needs of their local communities; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT
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That
the Board of County Commissioners, Lucas County, Ohio does
hereby declare FEBRUARY 1, 2006, as TOWNSHIP DAY in Lucas
County. Since Townships are the form of government that
is closest to its residents, we encourage residents to
attend township meetings and get to know your township
trustees.
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