HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-099RESOLUTION NO. 13-099
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JUNE 11, 2013 AS ~~A NO KILL
COUNTY FOR )UST ONE DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida,
has made the following determinations:
1. June il, 2013 has been recognized as ~~A No Kill Nation for Just One
Day" honoring the eleventh year anniversary of the founding of the No Kill
Advocacy Center and its efforts to save the lives of dogs and cats which might
otherwise be euthanized in shelters every year.
2. Animals improve our health, protect us from danger, and teach us
about caring and responsibility and are often considered cherished members of our
families.
3. The No Kill Movement in the United States has successfully
implemented new and innovative programs that provide alternatives to euthanasia
of shelter animals.
4. Further development of No Kill advocacy programs has the potential to
save even greater numbers of shelter animals.
5. On June 11, 2013, animal shelters and rescue groups across the
county will join together as a ~~No Kill Nation for Just One Day" to create the safest
day for shelter animals in U.S. history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim June 11, 2013, as ~~A NO KILL
COUNTY FOR )UST ONE DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges all shelters and animal groups in the community to
support '~A No Kill County for Just One Day" on June 11, 2013 to make a difference
in the lives of shelter animals even if it is for just one day.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY•
HAIRMAN
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