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RESOLUTION NO. 07-159
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 26, 2007, AS
"CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. April is the month in which the Confederate States of American began and
ended its four-year struggle for a sovereign and independent nation.
2. State Statute Chapter 683 sets aside April 26th as Confederate Memorial Day.
3. In proportion to its population, Florida contributed more soldiers and sailors to
the Confederate services than any other state.
4. St. Lucie County was settled by these returning veterans, who became some of
the first officers of the County court.
5. All Floridians should be knowledgeable of the history of the Civil War battles
fought here, including Olustee and Natural Bridge.
6. We study the Civil War for the same reason we study all wars; to understand
the historical events which compelled them, to learn together and seek to avoid future
conflicts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
St. Lucie County, Florida:
This Board does hereby proclaim April 26, 2007 as "CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL
DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
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PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 24th day o~ April, 2007.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LU E COUNTY, FLORIDA
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