0797RESOLUTION NO. 797 (908-2.020)
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE JACKSONVILLE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE'S "RESPECT AND PROTECT, WEAR A MASK" INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, on June 19, 2020, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH), released
guidance regarding the use of face masks/coverings by the general public which asserts that ample
evidence exists to support the efficacy of wearing face masks to prevent the transmission of COVID-
19 including a World Health Organization (WHO) funded study; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 infections in our state, Jacksonville
Chamber of Commerce created signage encourage Jacksonville citizens to wear face masks in
indoor settings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS THAT:
SECTION ONE: The City Council of Jacksonville, Arkansas supports the Jacksonville
Chamber of Commerce's "Respect and Protect, Wear a. Mask" initiative and encourage Jacksonville
businesses to utilize in this practice.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2020.
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS
BOB JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SUSAN D ITT, CITY CLERK STE�VHANIE FRIEDMAN, CITY ATTORNEY