HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-050RESOLUTION NO. 12-050
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMINGTHE WEEKOF MARCH
18-24, 2012 AS "FLORIDA SURVEYORS & MAPPERS
WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Surveyors and mappers are counted amongthe founding leaders of our country and
were instrumental in the formation of the layout of property boundaries in the United States
which have provided our citizens the enjoyment of property ownership.
2. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and other former Presidents of the United
States, served their fellow colonists as surveyors.
3. The citizens of Florida recognize the valuable contributions of the surveying and
mapping profession to history, development, and quality of life in Florida and the United States
of America and make important decisions based on the knowledge and expertise of licensed
surveyors and mappers.
4. The surveying and mapping profession requires special education, training, the
knowledge of mathematics, the related physical and applied sciences, and requirements of law for
evidence.
5. Surveyors and mappers are uniquely qualified and licensed to determine and
describe land and water boundaries for the management of natural resources and protection of
private and public property rights.
6. The continual advancements in instrumentation have required the surveyor and
mapper not only to be able to understand and implement the methods of the past, but also to
learn and employ modern technology in finding solutions to meet the challenges of the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of March 18 through 24, 2012, as
"FLORIDA SURVEYORS & MAPPERS WEEK" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board recognizes the many contributions and the ongoing dedication of
surveyors and mappers to the citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida and the United States.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 20`h day of March 2012.
ATTEST:
EPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COJON F GRID
BY:
CHAIRM
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