08-01
Proclamation
Franklin County Board of County Commissioners
January 23, 2008
Realtor Recognition Week
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors established its charter
November 5, 1957 and is currently celebrating its 50th year of
service to the residents of Franklin County and the surrounding area.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors currently consists of 85
members, 7 secondary members, 14 affiliate members and is a part of 1.3 Million
members that belong to the National Association of Realtors.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors not only help make the dream of homeownership a reality, they also help build better communities. For instance they help support Habitat for Humanity and participate in the Kansas Disaster Relief Fund that helped rebuild homes and communities following the devastation of Katrina in the south U.S. and contributed to Greensburg, KS, relief efforts.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors supports the future of
our community by providing scholarship funds to 128 high school students since
1978.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors has taken part in public
service programs such as Suitcases for Kids, a program in which suitcases are
provided to foster children in the State of Kansas.
WHEREAS, the Franklin County Board of Realtors sponsor community events
such as the annual Parade of Homes Tour.
The Board of Franklin County Commissioners of Franklin County, on behalf of its citizens, do hereby proclaim the week of February 3rd through 10th as:
REALTOR RECOGNITION WEEK
And express the hope that this year’s observance will promote awareness and understanding of the Franklin County Board of Realtors and the services it provides.
Dated this 23rd day of January, 2008.
/s/ Karen S Farrell Karen S. Farrell, Commission Chairperson