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RESOLUTION NO.
07-206
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 29,
2007, THROUGH JULY 5, 2007, AS
"CLEAN BEACHES WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. The Clean Beaches Council, as part of Great Outdoors
Month, has designated the week beginning June 29, 2007, through
July 5, 2007, as National Clean Beaches Week.
2. The beaches represent a critical part of our natural
heritage and a beautiful part of the American landscape.
3 .
Beaches
are
sensitive
ecosystems,
susceptible
to
degradation and alteration from pollution, sea level rise, natural
forces, untreated sewage, and improper use.
4. Communities and government have undertaken significant
measures to keep beaches clean and healthy.
5. Americans make over 2 billion annual trips to the ocean,
gulf¡ and inland beaches¡ and contribute significant resources to
the local, state and national economies.
6. Seventy-five percent of all recreational activity occurs
within a half mile corridor around the shorelines of our beaches,
rivers, and lakes.
7. Coastal tourism and healthy, fresh seafood fuels robust
economies - sustaining communities and supporting jobs along the
coastal United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1, This Board does hereby proclaim June 29, 2007, through
July 5, 2007, as "CLEAN BEACHES WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the residents of St. Lucie County to
visit, enjoy and protect our greatest natural resource.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 26th day of June, 2007.
ATTEST:
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY, FLORIDA
,
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FORM AND