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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-133RESOLUTION NO. 11-133 A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 12, 2011 AS "SCOUTING FOR FOOD DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. The need for food by individuals and families has increased greatly in our communities. 2. The Boy Scouts of America, Gulf Stream Council, Treasure Coast District, and the local Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Venturing Crews have been volunteering to collect canned and boxed food from local citizens for the past 23 years to assist the needy in our community. 3. The Boy Scouts of America of the Treasure Coast District and St. Lucie County encourage its citizens to donate as much canned and/or boxed food as they can, between November 5, 2011 through November 12, 2011 to provide our local food banks with foodstuffs to last through the holidays and into next year. 4. There are numerous individuals, public and private organizations who will work to assist the Boy Scouts of America to achieve their goal. Much of the immediate need for food is for those in the community suffering due to the current economic conditions or who have exhausted existing means of temporary support, and to help make sure the dietary needs of children of those families in need are met. 5. This Board recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for their efforts in this worthwhile collection program and commends them for their dedication. Florida: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, 1. This Board does hereby proclaim November 12, 2011, as "SCOUTING FOR FOOD DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida. 2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to recognize the contributions made by the Boy Scouts ofAmerica to their community and to the nation and urges all citizens to volunteertheir talents and energies on behalf of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica and the community. 3. This Board further urges the residents of St. Lucie County to participate in this worthwhile food collection program. PASSED AND DULY AQAp'TEQ~this.~St•.fiay of November 2011. ATTEST: BOA OF C NTY CO I IONERS ;~ `' S .LUCIE , F ORI A i BY: DEPUTY CLERK ~ ~ _ ~ CHAI AN :.. .~~ `~..~ ;, r ~~: APPROVE AS TO L GAL FORM AND `- CORRECTNESS: ,f 1 COUNTY A'