HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-083RESOLUTION NO. 12-083
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 16, 2012 AS "FATHERS AND
FAMILIES BLOOD DRIVE DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Father's Day celebrates fatherhood and recognizes the positive impact that fathers
and father figures make on their children's lives.
2. Our community requires a reliable blood supply for the use in lifesaving medical
treatments and statistics have shown that one pint of blood can help save the lives
of three individuals.
3. The donation of blood is a simple way to help save lives and positively impact the
community.
4. It is important for the residents of St. Lucie County to come together on the
weekend of Father's Day to honor fathers and the good deeds that they do as
members of their families and the community.
5. The Crary Buchanan Law Firm and Florida's Blood Centers are organizing the
Families & Fathers blood drive on June 16, 2012, in honor of Father's Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim June 16, 2012 as "FATHERS & FAMILIES BLOOD
DRIVE DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board commends the Crary Buchanan Law Firm and Florida's Blood Centers for
undertaking a blood drive on the weekend of Father's Day and urge all residents to donate blood
and recognize the importance of this priceless gift.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5`h day of June, 2012.
,~` .j
~'
ATTEST:
C ~~
- :r
.~_ - ,
Deputy Cler ~ ~ ~ ~ - ''
~~
.ci e
'- ~, ~~ _ , X40
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
~//Ce-Chairman
APPROVEQ AS TO FORM AND
BY:
County A