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RESOLUTION NO. 08-196
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SUNDAY,
JUNE 22, 2008, AS "ALTO L. "BUD"
ADAMS ,JR. DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida,hasrnade the following determinations:
1. The St. Lucie County Historical Museum and the St. Lucie
County Cultural Affairs Department recognize the lifelong
contributions to this community by one of St. Lucie County's most
prominent citizens, Mr. Alto L. ~Bud" Adams, Jr.
2. Mr. Alto L. ~Bud" Adams, Jr. is a prominent figure in
Florida's cattle and citrus industries, a respected naturalist,
environmentalist, conservationist, and photographer.
3. Mr. Adams, Jr. has made generous contributions to the
community and to promoting, preserving, and protecting st. Lucie
County's history; and is recognized for his stewardship of natural
resourCes and conservation efforts in pioneering natural plant and
pest Control on his ranch lands.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim Sunday, June 22, 2008, as
"MR. ALTO L. "BUD" ADAMS, JR. DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the ci tizens of St. Lucie County to
attend the open house at St. Lucie County Historical Museum from
2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2008, and participate in
,
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the reception scheduled to honor Mr. Alto L. "Bud" Adams, Jr.
3. This Board encourages the citizens of St. Lucie County to
visit the St. Lucie County Historical Museum between June 17, 2008,
through August 17, 2008, and enjoy and learn about the wildlife of
st. Lucie County's natural history by viewing the photographic
works of Mr. Alto L. "Bud" Adams, Jr. featured in the Museum's
special exhibit "A Walk on the Wild Side of St. Lucie County".
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 10th day of June, 2008.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHAIRMAN
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