RESOLUTION #________
COUNTY OF___________
STATE OF______________

WHEREAS, we celebrate and welcome the cultural contributions of all people of the United states; and

WHEREAS, in the course of our history, the English language has been the common bond that, for more than two centuries, has held together our diverse citizenry, enabling us to become a cohesive and united nation; and

WHEREAS, English is the most common language spoken in the United States; and

WHEREAS, the use of multiple versions of government documents and services in several languages leads to misunderstandings due to mistranslation, represents an inefficient use of taxpayers' money, and promotes a sense of separation among residents; and

WHEREAS, as of April 1, 2002, over 100 counties, 50 cities, and 30 states have endorsed English as their official and common language of government; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of an official language enhances unity, both locally and nationally, and honors our ancestors from all lands who learned English and immigrants today who continue that tradition; and

WHEREAS, an official language of government in no way interferes with any individual's right to maintain, use and develop other language skills; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the [Name of governing body] hereby adopts English as its official language.  Meetings must be conducted in English, official acts and records must be printed and maintained in English.  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that ____________________________________ is hereby directed to send copies of this resolution to the ___________Association of Counties, State Representative ________________, State Senator ___________, Governor ________, U.S. Representative ____________________ Speaker of the House ______________________,  U.S. Senators _________________________, and , Senate Majority Leader Daschle, Vice President Cheney, President Bush, former Presidents Ford, Carter, Bush, and Clinton, and former Vice Presidents Mondale, Quayle, and Gore.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS ______DAY OF ___, 200_.