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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE McCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT AND THE CITY OF
PADUCAH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INVITING AND WELCOMING THE 2005
KENTUCKY HOMELAND SECURITY SUMMIT INTO THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
McCRACKEN COUNTY
WHEREAS, securing the homeland is the top priority of the Federal, State, and Local
governments; and
WHEREAS, coordinating the efforts of government agencies at various levels is in the public
interest; and
WHEREAS, Paducah and McCracken County employ afull-time emergency services director
who coordinates, trains, and directs an active volunteer emergency services team. This
team has been a leader in innovation and training of similar units across the
Commonwealth and participates with other emergency and health agencies locally and
regionally in staging mock disaster management and preparedness exercises in our area;
and
WHEREAS, Paducah and McCracken County have both national and local facilities of vital
importance, that require a high level of security.
NOW, THEREFORE, because of the unique qualifications of the emergency agencies in
Paducah and McCracken County and because of the historical awareness and practice of
facilities security in this region, we hereby invite and welcome the 2005 Kentucky
Homeland Security Summit into our city and county.
This the 26th day of Apri12005.
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William axton, May Danny Orazine
City of Paducah McCracken County Judge/Executive