HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-038RESOLUTION NO. 11-038
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY 2011 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 across the nation have joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 55 years in the
..fight against neuromuscular disease..........
3. The St. Lucie County Fire Fighters collected$24,176throughoutthecommunitywith
their 2010 "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 ofthe efforts of the St. Lucie County Fire Fighters, the Muscular Dystrophy
Association is sponsoring St. Lucie County Fire Fighter Appreciation Month.
7. It is appropriate far all St. Lucie County citizens to join the Muscular Dystrophy
Association in tribute to our Fire Fighters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Baard of Caunty Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Fbrida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the month of February 2011 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 18th day of January 2011.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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