HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-243 A RESOLUTION MOURNING THE PASSING OF MR. ALTO "BUD ADAMS AND
HONORING HIS MEMORY AND THE LEGACY HE LEFT BEHIND IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL
WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. St. Lucie County and the broader agricultural community lost a valued member, visionary
leader and knowledgeable mentor on September 24, 2017 with the death of Bud Adams.
2. Bud Adams was a tireless and outspoken advocate of protecting Florida's wildlife and
ecosystems in order to share Florida's natural beauty with generations to come.
3. Bud Adams was committed to the preservation of Florida's traditional way of life,especially
with respect to ranchlands and agriculture's contribution to our economy.
4. Bud Adams was an innovator in the agriculture industry, developing a new breed of cattle,
the Braford, which was especially well-suited for ranching conditions in Florida.
5. Bud Adams served with excellence as President of the Cattleman's Association,was named
to the Agricultural Hall of Fame, and was designated as Landowner of the Year by the Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
6. Bud Adams was a supporter of University of Florida Institute of Agricultural Sciences, St.
Lucie County Extension Service and Indian River State College Foundation.
7. Bud Adams was a founding member of the United Way of St. Lucie County and supporter
of Heathcote Botanical Gardens and the A.E Backus Museum & Gallery.
8. Bud Adams' reach touched our neighboring communities of Indian River, Martin and
Okeechobee and beyond.
9. Bud Adams was much loved and respected by his family, friends, peers, and citizens, both
in St. Lucie County and throughout the State of Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby recognize Alto"Bud"Adams,Jr.for his significant contributions and
lifetime commitment to St. Lucie County and the State of Florida, mourn his passing, and
honor his memory and the legacy he has left behind.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17th day of October 2017. y ►4144,
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