In recognition of National County Government Month, this week Senator Coons submitted a statement into the Record trumpeting the work done by America’s county governments:
Mr. President, I rise to recognize the contributions made each day by our nation’s 3,068 county governments, and the men and women who serve in county government. They are tireless public servants whose daily efforts to ensure that local government works for all Americans are honored during National County Government Month, which takes place each April.
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In New Castle County, as in many counties across the country, we felt the impact of the call to duty on service members and their families, as county employees – many in our public safety community – deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan with units of the Reserve and National Guard. I am pleased to join Judge Whitley and county officials across the country in honoring service members and veterans, and highlighting the important services county governments provide.
Mr. President, National County Government Month also provides the Senate with an opportunity to acknowledge that county governments – with the help of the National Association of Counties – are working together to restore the partnership among all levels of government to serve communities across America better. We in the Senate share our constituents with county government officials and face common challenges. It is incumbent upon us to recognize the men and women who work tirelessly within local governments and provide essential services directly to our constituents. They deserve our sincerest gratitude.