HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-040 RESOLUTION NO. 10-040
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY 2010 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 acrossthe nation have joined the Muscular DystrophyAssociation (MDA) forthe past 50 years
in the fight against neuromuscular disease.
3. Florida Fire Fighters collected more than $2,171,000 in over 300 communities
including over $38,000 in St. Lucie County with their 2009 "Fill the Boot" campaign for the MDA,
again making them MDA's largest source of funding.
4. The Muscular Dystrophy Association is extremely grateful to the St. Lucie County
Fire Fighters for their support and dedication.
5. The funds collected by the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters 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.
6. In honor of the efforts of the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters, the MDA is sponsoring
St. Lucie County Fire Fighters 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 February 2010 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 26th day of February 2010.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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BY:
DEPUTY CLERK CHAIR AN
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