HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-205RESOLUTION NO. 04-205
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 14,
2004, AS "MARINA DAY" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. This Board and the citizens of St. Lucie County place a
high value on our recreation time and our ability to access one of
America's greatest natural resources, its waterways.
2. In 1928, the word "marina" was used for the very first
time by the National Association of Engine and Boat Manufacturers
to define a recreational boating facility.
3. Ail of our St. Lucie County Marinas are community assets
that contribute substantially to the community by providing safe,
reliable gateways to boating for members of this community and
welcomed guests.
4. Ail of our St. Lucie County Marinas serve the community as
stewards of the environment, actively seeking to protect the
surrounding waterways not only for the enjoyment of this
generation, but for generations to come.
5. Ail St. Lucie County Marinas provide this community and
visitors to this community a place where friends and families,
united by a passion for the water, can come together for
recreation, rest and relaxation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida that our St. Lucie
County Marinas will continue to provide environmentally friendly
gateways to boating for the citizens of and visitors to St. Lucie
County, just as they have since 1905, the year St. Lucie County was
founded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida that August 14, 2004, is hereby
proclaimed "MARINA DAY" in order to honor our St. Lucie County
Marinas and the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast
for their contributions to the community and to make citizens,
policy makers and marina employees more aware of its overall
contributions to their well-being.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that St. Lucie County joins hands with
waterfront communities all across the United States in celebrating
this day.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this l0th day of August, 2004.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECT'SS: