HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-058A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 21, 2018 AS
"EARTH DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. A healthy environment is the cornerstone of a thriving community and vigorous local
economy. State and local communities can lead the way in taking such steps to protect
and preserve our natural resources by encouraging sustainable energy and water
consumption, land -use, transportation practices, and waste reduction.
2. St. Lucie County, as reflected in its mission statement, strategic objectives and conservation
initiatives, values its natural resources as an integral part of its authentic identity.
3. While awareness and celebration of natural resources are part of our community fabric
every day, Earth Day offers citizens a unique opportunity to make a commitment to
personal practices that will be vital in protecting the quality of human and other life for
generations to come.
4. The County, along with the City of Ft. Pierce and the City of Port St. Lucie, are hosting the
14th Annual Earth Day Festival at the Oxbow Eco -Center on April 21, 2018 from 10am to
3pm.
5. Achieving the County's strategic vision will require continued leadership and actions on
environmental issues, and the celebration of Earth Day promotes and serves this end.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim April 21, 2018 as "EARTH DAY" in St. Lucie County,
Florida.
2. This Board does encourage all citizens to use this day to learn about the environment and
take actions to protect and celebrate these resources.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 17th day of April 2018.
ATTEST: BOARD OF C UNTY COMM!SSIONERS
ST. LUCIE C NTY, FLORI
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DEPUTY &KCJCHAIR
APPROVED AS TO L GAL O AND CORRECTNESS:
COUNTY ATTOR Y