[State / County / Municipal Elections Office] Resolution Establishing the Fourth Tuesday of September as National Voter Registration Day [ALTERNATIVE: Establishing September 28, 2021 as National Voter Registration Day]
WHEREAS, the [State / County / Municipal Elections Office] is committed to encouraging broad voter registration, access, and citizen participation in elections among voting-eligible citizens;
WHEREAS, the [State / County / Municipal Elections Office] recognizes that many Americans are not able to vote because they miss a registration deadline, do not update their registration information, or are unfamiliar with how to register;
WHEREAS, the [State / County / Municipal Elections Office] recognizes the challenges, barriers, and knowledge gaps that can adversely impact voter registration rates;
WHEREAS, [State / County / Municipal Elections Office] recognizes the need for diverse partners such as nonprofits, libraries, businesses, colleges and universities, and more to work in the communities they serve to register citizens to vote; and
WHEREAS, the need for reliable and trusted public information and education on voter registration is critical to Americans’ active participation in elections and the integrity of electoral processes;
THEREFORE,
NOW BE IT RESOLVED THAT the [State / County / Municipal Elections Office] shall declare the fourth Tuesday of every September as National Voter Registration Day [ALTERNATIVE: shall declare September 28, 2021 as National Voter Registration Day] and commits to joining national efforts to support voter registration and citizen participation in elections.
Adopted the xxth day of Month/2021. Expires: xxxx.