HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-150RESOLUTION N0. 09-150
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
MAY 2009, 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 trainin~, 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
54 years in the fight against neuromuscular disease.
3. The St. Lucie County Fire Fighters coltected $59,587 throughout the
community with their 2008 "Fill the Boot" campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association.
4. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful to the fire fighters
of St. Lucie County for their support and dedication.
5. The funds collected by the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters assist Muscular
Dystrophy Association 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.
6. In honor of the efforts of the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters, the Muscutar
Dystrophy Association is sponsorin~ St. Lucie County Fire Fighter Appreciation Month.
7. 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 2009, 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 12th day of May, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BY: ~ ~~~ ~
CHAI N
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECvINESS:
COUNTY AT~ORJ~IEY