HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-134RESOLUTION NO. 10-134
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 22, 2010
THROUGH MAY 28, 2010 AS "NATIONAL SAFE
BOATING WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Water related recreational activities are vital elements in the lives of Florida's
citizens, and the State's 8,426 miles of saltwater tidal coastline, over 3 million acres of inland lakes
and 1,700 miles of rivers and streams provide for many of the needed outlets for recreation and
relaxation.
2. Recreational boating is fun and enjoyable and Floridians are fortunate to have
sufficient resources to accommodate the wide variety of pleasure boating demands.
3. Our waterways can become crowded at times and be a place of chaos and
confusion. While being a marvelous source of recreation, boating, to the unprepared, can be a
risky sport.
4. On average, 700 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the United
States and nearly 70% of these are fatalities caused by drowning. The vast majority of these
accidents are caused by human error or poor judgment and not by the boat, equipment, or
environmental factors.
5. A significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would
be alive today had they worn their life jackets. It is a simple task that has the potential to reduce
terrible loss in lives. Modern life jackets are more comfortable, more attractive and more
wearable than styles of years past and deserve a fresh look by today's boating public.
6. Knowledge and skills are important in reducing human error and improving
judgment. If people are aware of the risk, they are likely to take the precautionary measures to
protect themselves, their friends, and family.
7. We must continue to spread the messages of boating safety not only during
National Boat Safety Boating Week, but also throughout the entire year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board supports the goals of the North American Safe Boating Campaign and
does hereby proclaim May 22, 2010 through May 28, 2010 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK"
in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to "Boat Smart. Boat Safe. Wear
It." and practice safe boating habits.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 18t" day of May 2010.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
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