HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-040RESOLUTION NO. 13-040
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2013 AS
"ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION MONTH" IN
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following
determinations:
1. Fighting fires is one ofthe most hazardous professions, requiring physical strength, stamina, extensive
training, courage, and selfless concern for the welfare of our citizens.
2. In addition to their daily service to communities, Firefighters throughout the state and across the
nation have joined the Muscular Dystrophy Association for over 58 years in the fight against neuromuscular disease.
3. The St. Lucie County Firefighters collected $37,472 throughout the community with their 2012 "Fill
the Boot" campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
4. The Muscular DystrophyAssociationisextremelygratefultotheSt.LucieCountyFirefightersfortheir
support and dedication.
5. The funds collected by the St. Lucie County Firefighters assist the Muscular Dystrophy Association
in providing medical services at local clinics, summer camp, research grants, support groups, and public education
seminars at no cost to local children and families.
6. In honor of the efforts of the St. Lucie County Firefighters, the Muscular Dystrophy Association is
sponsoring St. Lucie County Firefighter Appreciation Month.
It is appropriate for ali St. Lucie County citizens tojoin the Muscular Dystrophy Association in tribute
to our Firefighters.
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 April 2013 as "ST. LUCIE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER
APPRECIATION MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board does hereby commend the St. Lucie County Firefighters for their efforts on behalf of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 5"' day of March 2013.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHAIRMAN
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