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RESOLUTION NO. 07-150
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 6, 2007
THROUGH MAY 12, 2007, AS "HUMANE SOCIETY OF
ST. LUCIE COUNTY'S BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK"
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
has made the following determinations:
1. We have been endowed not only with the blessings and benefits of our
animal friends who give us companionship and great pleasure in our daily lives, but also
with a firm responsibility to protect these fellow creatures with whom we share the
Earth, from pain and suffering; and,
2. We recognize that instilling attitudes of kindness, consideration, and
respect for all living things through humane education in schools and the community
helps provide basic values on which a humane and civilized society is built; and,
3. The people in this community are deeply indebted to the animal care and
control agencies for their invaluable contribution in caring for lost and unwanted
animals and promoting a true spirit of kindness and consideration for animals in the
minds and hearts of all people; and,
4. The first fully week of May has been established by The Humane Society
of St. Lucie County as the annual celebration of the philosophy of kindness to animals.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners
of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim May 6,2007 through May 12, 2007, as
"HUMANE SOCIETY OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY'S BE KIND TO ANIMALS WEEK"
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to recognize and
support this event.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 24th day of April, 2007.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
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