HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-062 RESOLUTION NO. 11-062
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-22, 2011, AS
"NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. More than seven million businesses in the United States are majority-owned by women that
drive the economy.
2. Since 1980, the Port St. Lucie Business Women have provided professional fellowship,
supported the local economy, and served the interests of women and children in the
community.
3. The Port St. Lucie Business Women have used their business skills to raise significant funds
that are annually distributed in Community Action Grants to local organizations that focus on
the needs of women and children.
4. The Port St. Lucie Business Women have supported the advancement of education of women
by annually awarding scholarships to those attending Indian River State College, as well as
through grants to members seeking to enhance their knowledge and credentials through
conferences and seminars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board ofCounty Commissioners ofSt. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of October 17-22, 2011, as "NATIONAL BUSINESS
WOMEN'S WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urge all citizens in Saint Lucie County, civic and fraternal groups, educational
associations, news media, and other community organizations tojoin in this salute to working
women by encouraging and promoting the celebration ofthe achievements ofall business and
professional women as they contribute daily to our economic and civic purposes, transforming
our community in a positive way.
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