HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-066RESOLUTION NO. 12-066
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE ROYAL PALMS OF ST.
LUCIE FOR THEIR DEVOTION TO IMPROVING THE LIVES
OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY AND
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OFAPRIL, 2012 AS "FLORIDA
VOLUNTEER MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. In the summer of 2002, two local women envisioned a group that would unite the young
women in their community through friendship and service. This group has grown to more
than 100 members who are dedicated to serving women and children in St. Lucie County.
2. The mission of the Royal Palms of St. Lucie is to serve the community to effect positive
change, inspire hope through example and develop the potential of members, while
promoting volunteerism.
Florida:
3. Through action and leadership, the Royal Palms of St. Lucie are devoted to improving the
lives of women and children within our community, reaching out to all women, regardless
of race, religion or national origin.
4. To date, the Royal Palms of St. Lucie have raised and distributed more than $217,000 to
local women and children's charities within the local community as well as scholarships to
single mothers pursuing their education at Indian River State College.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County,
1. This Board does hereby commend the Royal Palms ofSt. Lucie fortheir devotion to women
and children in St. Lucie County and further proclaim the month ofApril 2012 as "FLORIDA
VOLUNTEER MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board calls upon the citizens of St. Lucie County to promote the spirit of volunteerism.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17"' day of April 2012.
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