WHEREAS, the management of information technology is a crucial function of government in the information age; and

WHEREAS, access to government information by citizens is essential to the maintenance of a healthy democracy; and

WHEREAS, the Leon County Management Information Systems Department has shown itself to be at the cutting edge of technology in the information age; and

WHEREAS, The staff of the Leon County MIS Department have shown themselves to be highly responsive to requests for service, and have demonstrated great professionalism, high technical competence, and a strong work ethic; and

WHEREAS, The Leon County MIS Department was recently recognized by the National Association of Counties’ Center for Digital Government as one of the top county technology operations in the nation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Leon County Management Information Systems Department is hereby recognized as an essential government service to the people of this community. We offer our highest commendation for their professionalism and strong commitment to customer service, upon which we have all come so much to depend. We therefore recognize the staff of Leon County MIS, and their director Pat Curtis, and do hereby appoint them, each and all, as our ambassadors to the future. We look to their leadership and continued good works to keep us abreast of rapidly changing technology, and to help us realize the promise of human destiny in the information age, and beyond, for all of the citizens of Leon County, Florida.

DATED THIS 14^th DAY OF OCTOBER, A.D., 2003.