Senate Resolution 4 - Introduced SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4 BY SINCLAIR A Resolution commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of 1 the State Government Affairs Council. 2 WHEREAS, the State Government Affairs Council was 3 established 50 years ago with the mission to advance 4 and support the state government affairs profession 5 by building knowledge, promoting diverse perspectives 6 in a nonpartisan environment, and fostering community 7 and relationship building with peers and elected 8 officials; and 9 WHEREAS, the members of the State Government 10 Affairs Council have consistently worked to enhance 11 understanding and communication between the public and 12 private sectors by ensuring the fair representation of 13 diverse interests, advocating for policies that promote 14 unparalleled educational opportunities, providing 15 a forum for members and policymakers to convene and 16 collaborate, mentoring the next generation of state 17 government affairs professionals, and promoting all 18 aspects of diversity; and 19 WHEREAS, through collaboration with legislative 20 bodies, administrative agencies, and community 21 stakeholders, the State Government Affairs Council 22 has helped build a more responsive, transparent, and 23 accountable government at the state level; and 24 WHEREAS, the State Government Affairs Council has 25 fostered a forward-thinking platform for addressing 26 emerging challenges in state governance; and 27 WHEREAS, the State Government Affairs Council 28 -1- LSB 2951XS (2) 91 sc/jh 1/ 2
S.R. 4 has a legacy of fostering leadership, training, and 1 advocacy that has shaped the professional development 2 of thousands of individuals in the field of government 3 relations; and 4 WHEREAS, the 50th anniversary of the State 5 Government Affairs Council represents a milestone 6 of achievement and service in the State Government 7 Affairs Council’s ongoing commitment to excellence in 8 government affairs; NOW THEREFORE, 9 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate 10 recognizes the State Government Affairs Council 11 for 50 years of dedicated service and significant 12 contributions to the relationship between state and 13 local governments, businesses, and communities and 14 encourages continued support for the State Government 15 Affairs Council’s mission; and 16 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Senate 17 congratulates the State Government Affairs Council 18 on reaching this remarkable milestone and commends 19 the members of the State Government Affairs Council 20 for their tireless work to advocate for sound policy 21 decisions, transparency, and good governance; and 22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon adoption, a 23 copy of this resolution shall be sent to the State 24 Government Affairs Council. 25 -2- LSB 2951XS (2) 91 sc/jh 2/ 2