Florida Senate - 2012 (NP) SR 1296 By Senator Fasano 11-01548-12 20121296__ 1 Senate Resolution 2 A resolution commending those who serve as election 3 day officials at polling places throughout Florida for 4 their outstanding service and dedication. 5 6 WHEREAS, freedom is best maintained and nurtured through 7 the democratic process, which requires fair and open elections 8 that accurately reflect the intent of the electorate, and 9 WHEREAS, the supervisors of elections have long relied upon 10 election day officials to assist them in administering 11 elections, and 12 WHEREAS, those seeking to become election officials are 13 extraordinarily committed in attending training sessions to 14 learn policies, procedures, and responsibilities to ensure that 15 voting is administered in a fair, nondiscriminatory, and 16 transparent manner, and 17 WHEREAS, election day officials enthusiastically assist 18 fellow citizens during the election process with early voting 19 and at polling places, ensuring accurate and trouble-free 20 elections along with timely results, and 21 WHEREAS, election day officials are responsible for 22 administering all activities at polling places in Florida, and 23 have remained willing, positive, and innovative throughout the 24 many changes in election procedures, policies, and voting 25 equipment, and 26 WHEREAS, election day officials have served as ambassadors 27 of the supervisors of elections and have contributed to the high 28 level of integrity in the election process in Florida, NOW, 29 THEREFORE, 30 31 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida: 32 33 That the Senate commends those who serve as election day 34 officials at polling places throughout Florida for their 35 outstanding service and dedication.