10-R132

2010 -- S 2722

Enacted 03/25/10

S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N

WELCOMING THE REGION I INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MUNICIPAL CLERKS TO THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By: Senators Crowley, DeVall, McBurney, Sheehan, and Raptakis

Date Introduced: March 25, 2010

     WHEREAS, Founded in 1947, the International Institute of Municipal Clerks is the

leading professional association serving the needs of Municipal Clerks, Secretaries, Treasurers,

and Recorders from cities and towns worldwide; and

     WHEREAS, The International Institute of Municipal Clerks’ primary goal is to actively

promote the continuing education and professional development of Municipal Clerks. Through

extensive education programs, certification, publications, networking, annual conferences, and

research Municipal Clerks are able to expand and advance beyond their current levels of

development; and

     WHEREAS, The International Institute also provides training in municipal research,

enhances skill development and strategies, and harbors a spirit of assistance and fellowship of

Municipal Clerks around the world; and

     WHEREAS, The position of Municipal Clerk is the oldest of public servants in local

government. The profession traces back before biblical times. When the early colonists came to

America, they put together forms of government which they had been accustomed to in their

countries. The office of the clerk was the first one established; and

     WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Municipal Clerks have become the core of

government. In some areas around the world, they are the link between constituents of their

communities and government; and

     WHEREAS, Currently, there are 10,400 members in the International Institute, mostly

from the United States and Canada. The members represent municipalities of 250 to more than

ten million people in North America and 15 other countries; and

     WHEREAS, We are pleased to host the Region I International Institute of Municipal

Clerks comprising all New England States and the State of New York; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

hereby extends its welcome to the Region I International Institute of Municipal Clerks; and be it

further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Region I International Institute of

Municipal Clerks.

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