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1~~ S ~z©o5-off RESOLUTION '~O'r ~,i SC;~tiSS i fir. WHEREAS the economic viability of the State of Ohio and the financial well- being of its citizens are heavily dependent upon the viability and effectiveness of its local government entities and its public education systems; and WHEREAS the citizens of our state and, individually, the residents of our communities, expect and deserve safe neighborhoods, prompt, efficient, local government services, and sound, comprehensive life-long educational opportunities; and WHEREAS, in today's environment, the ongoing availability of those services and opportunities can best be assured through active collaboration among Ohio's local governments, its public school systems and its local business leadership; and WHEREAS the Ohio General Assembly will soon be deliberating the adoption of a biennium budget that will have a major impact on the financial capability of Ohio's communities and school districts to provide the services and opportunities upon which our citizens depend; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Chamber of Commerce agrees to partner with Municipal Government and the City Schools to jointly inform the public, the state business community, the Governor and the members of the Ohio General Assembly about the concerns and needs of the communities we serve to ensure a final budget document that provides adequate state resources to help underwrite the cost of delivering essential local government services and educational opportunities throughout the state. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this organization will encourage and participate in efforts to form regional and individual community partnerships around the state and encourage and participate in an effort to effectively coordinate the efforts of these partnerships for the purpose of maximizing the possibility of obtaining a favorable impact on the State's budget deliberations.