HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-032RESOLUTION 17-032
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 19-25,2017 AS
"NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations:
Land Surveyors are counted among the founding leaders of our country and were instrumental in the formation of the layout of
property boundaries in the United States, providing our citizens the opportunity to enjoy the American dream of property ownership.
2. United States Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Abraham Lincoln all served as surveyors,
contributing to the historical mapping of America in its earlyyears.
The surveying profession requires special education, training, the knowledge of mathematics, the related physical and applied
sciences, and requirements of law for evidence.
4. Surveyors are uniquely qualified and licensed to determine and describe land and water boundaries for the management of natural
resources and protection of private and public property rights.
S. The continual advancements in instrumentation have required the surveyor to not only be able to understand and implement the
methods of the past, but also to learn and employ modern technology in finding solutions to meet the challenges of time.
6. The citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida recognize the valuable contributions of the surveying profession to history, development,
and quality of life throughout our country, and make important decisions based on the knowledge and expertise of licensed surveyors and
mappers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida:
This Board does hereby proclaim the week of March 19-25, 2017, as "NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK" in St. Lucie County,
Florida.
2. This Board encourages all citizens to recognize the many contributions and the ongoing dedication of surveyors to our community
and throughout the United States.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 7`h day of March 2017.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
BY:
CHAIR AN vi
APPROVED A5 O LEGAL FOR N
CORRECT ES
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