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This resolution designates the week of April 14 through 18, 2025, as "Local Government Week" and April 16, 2025, as "Local Government Day" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the critical role of local government in serving the Commonwealth's 12 million residents. The resolution highlights the extensive scope of local government, which comprises over 4,800 individual units including counties, cities, townships, boroughs, school districts, and authorities, and provides essential services ranging from judicial administration and social welfare to road maintenance, public safety, and land use management. The resolution also acknowledges the thousands of dedicated local officials, staff members, and volunteers who work tirelessly to meet residents' fundamental needs, emphasizing that local government is foundational to the political system and key to the overall quality of life in Pennsylvania. By establishing this week and day of recognition, the resolution aims to focus attention on the importance of strong, independent local government and to commend and thank local officials for their significant contributions to their communities.

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