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WHEREAS, A democracy reflects the will of the majority of the
people it represents, and;
P WHEREAS, The right to vote is the keystone of the democracy
and is a right for which people have fought and
died, and for which people in other countries
struggle, and;
WHEREAS, Voting honors and demonstrates that those who
fought and died to preserve the democracy for us
did not fight and die in vain, and;
WHEREAS, Only 21 percent of Kentucky's voters participated in
the May 23 primary election, and;
WHEREAS, The will of the majority cannot be heard unless
more voters participate in elections,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH:
that the City of Paducah hereby proclaims to all our citizens the
importance of casting their vote on November 7, 1995 for the
candidates of their choice and be it therefore further resolved that the
city urges all our businesses, industries and employers to promote the
~' importance of voting to their employees and clients, and likewise
~- encourages all our citizens to promote the importance to their families
and acquaintenances.
RECORDED by Lenita Smith,
City Clerk,
October 3,1995
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ADOPTED: October 3,1995