HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-187RESOLUTION N0. 09-187
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 9, 2009
AS "SMOKEY BEAR DAY" IN ST. LUCIE
COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. August 9, 2009 marks the 65th Anniversary of Smokey Bear.
2. Smokey was created in 1944 by Artist Atbert Staehle, as an animated
symbol which the public could identify with, in connection with wildfire
prevention programs.
3. Firefighters everywhere accept Smokey Bear as the symbol for wildfire
prevention.
4. All of us, whatever our ages, need to keep in mind Smokey's admonition:
"Remember - only YOU Can Prevent Wildfires!"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim August 9, 2009, as "SMOKEY BEAR DAY"
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to become more aware
of wildfire prevention programs.
PASSED A.~~PTED this 14th day of July, 2009.
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As~.- COUNTY ATTORNEY