HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-032RESOLUTION NO. 16-032
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH 2016 AS
"BELIEVING IN GIRLS MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. March is Women's History Month in the United States, a time when our nation reflects on the
valuable contributions women make to our society.
2. The young women of Florida are considered to be tomorrow's leaders.
3. It is very important that we provide young women access to the resources and opportunities
they need to reach their full potential.
4. The Pace Center for Girls is instrumental in helping promote a better future through a caring
community that believes in their value.
5. The Pace Center for Girls is a nationally recognized and research -based, gender -responsive
model for girls and young women.
6. PACE provides girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education,
counseling, training and advocacy.
7. PACE values all girls and young women, believing each one deserves an opportunity to find
her voice, achieve her potential and celebrate a life defined by responsibility, dignity, serenity
and grace.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
This Board does hereby proclaim March 2016 as "BELIEVING IN GIRLS MONTH" in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to support the Pace Center for Girls and the
incredible accomplishments they have made.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 15L day of March 2016.
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CLERK
BOARD OF UNTY COM ISSIONERS
ST. LUCI UNTY FLO DA
BY:
CHAIR AN
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
COUNTY AVORNEY