HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-128RESOLUTION NO. 16-128
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 AS
"FLORIDA MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Florida's children are our greatest assets.
2. Approximately 35,000 children and 10,000 adults are reported missing annually in the state
of Florida.
3. Florida's children rely on public awareness and law enforcement training to ensure their
safety.
4. St. Lucie County recognizes the need for continued awareness to help reduce the incidents
of missing children.
5. St. Lucie County remains diligent in its commitment to safeguard Florida's most vulnerable
citizens and will strive to improve response methods and maximize resources to bring our
missing children home.
6. Florida has established an Advisory Board to the Missing Endangered Persons Information
Clearinghouse, which consists of law enforcement officials, parents of victims, government
agencies, missing children, non-profit organizations and members of the business
community with interest in missing children issues.
7. Many citizens of Florida take heroic measures to protect our children, families and
communities.
8. St. Lucie County is proud to recognize the law enforcement community and countless
volunteers who spend their time, energy and resources to find Florida's missing children.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim Monday, September 12, 2016 as "FLORIDA
MISSING CHILDREN'S DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 2016.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE CoVNTY, FLORIDA
DEPUTY CLE.R.K.
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