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Press Release: End The Government Shutdown

Press Release: End The Government Shutdown

For Immediate Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Pinellas County Young Democrats
2250 1st Avenue N
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Pinellas County, Florida


January 22, 2019 

Resolution In Solidarity with the Furloughed Federal Employees in Pinellas County
WHEREAS, the Pinellas Young Democrats stands in solidarity with the hundreds of federal employees, contractors, and vendors affected by the partial shutdown of the US Government in Pinellas County,

WHEREAS, the Pinellas Young Democrats stands with the men and women of the US Coast Guard, particularly those serving in our community at the Clearwater Air Station and Sector St. Petersburg, keeping us safe and protecting our pristine shorelines.

WHEREAS, the Pinellas Young Democrats stands with the men and women of the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security apparatus supporting the Central Command missions in Tampa Bay;

WHEREAS, the Pinellas Young Democrats offer support to the scientists and researchers and professionals working at the US Geological Survey and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Pinellas County.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans end the partial shutdown of the US Government by bringing the bill previously passed to a vote.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the United States sign legislation to reopen the US Government or veto legislation and inform the American People and the furloughed employees as to why the US Government should remain closed. 

IN THE WITNESS WHEREOF, We the Pinellas Young Democrats hereby approved this resolution on the 22nd Day of January 2019. 

ADOPTED: 22nd Day of January 2019.

About Pinellas County Young Democrats: The Pinellas County Young Democrats (PCYD) are the official county chapter of the Florida Young Democrats (FYD) and Young Democrats of America (YDA). The Pinellas County Young Democrats are a political club dedicated to strengthening the Pinellas County Democratic Party by identifying and developing the next generation of Democratic leaders and voters. We are committed to ensuring the advocacy, education and voter turnout for youth in local, state and national elections. Young Democrats are between the ages of 18-40.
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