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RESOLUTION NO. 08-133
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF MAY, 2008, AS "ST. LUCIE COUNTY
FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION MONTH" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
1. Fighting fires is one of the most hazardous professions,
requiring physical strength, stamina, extensive training, courage,
and selfless concern for the welfare of our citizens.
2. In addition to their daily service to communities, Fire
Fighters throughout the state and across the nation have joined the
Muscular dystrophy Association for over 50 years in the fight
against neuromuscular disease.
3. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful
to the fire fighters of St. Lucie County whose 2008 "Fill the Boot"
campaign will assist MDA in providing medical services at local
clinics, summer camp, research grants, support groups, and public
education seminars at no cost to local children and families.
4. In honor of the efforts of the fire fighters of St. Lucie
County, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is sponsoring St. Lucie
County Fire Fighter Appreciation Month.
5. It is appropriate for all St. Lucie County citizens to
join the Muscular Dystrophy Association in tribute to our Fire
Fighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of May, 2008,
as "ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIRE FIGHTER APPRECIATION MONTH" in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
2. This Board does hereby commend the fire fighters of St.
Lucie County for their efforts on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 22nd day of April, 2008.
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