HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-030RESOLUTION NO. 12-030
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF
MARCH 2012 AS "TREASURE COAST BONSAI
MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Heathcote Botanical Gardens of Fort Pierce, Florida recently inaugurated the
James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery.
2. The James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery is the largest public tropical Bonsai display in
the United States, featuring over 100 bonsai in a unique and serene setting.
3. Heathcote Botanical Gardens and the James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery provide a
significant tourist attraction for visitors to St. Lucie County and the entire Treasure Coast.
4. The James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery exemplifies cross cultural understanding and
unique educational opportunities in our community.
5. The James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery celebrates the continuing friendship and
enduring support of the Treasure Coast horticultural community and Heathcote Botanical
Gardens.
6. The month of March 2012 marks the "First Annual Bonsai Festival and Plant Sale"
at Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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 March 2012, as "Treasure Coast
Bonsai Month" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to take part in the "First Annual
Bonsai Festival and Plant Sale" at Heathcote Botanical Gardens March 3-4, 2012.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPT~1~
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