HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-403 RESOLUTION NO. 21-403
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY HARBOR BRANCH
OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE ON 50 YEARS OF WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH FUELED BY
OCEAN EXPLORATION IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Founded in 1971 by Seward Johnson and Edwin Link, Florida Atlantic University Harbor
Branch Oceanographic Institute has provided 50 years of groundbreaking research and
exploration to address the critical issues facing the oceans and impacting human health
and well-being.
2. From developing new cancer therapies, to working on cutting edge aquaculture
techniques for global food security, to tackling toxic algal blooms, FAU Harbor Branch has
remained steadfast in the pursuit of Ocean Science for a Better World®.
3. Over the course of 50 years, program expansion at FAU Harbor Branch marine scientists,
engineers, educators, and students have grown to serve as a valuable community
resource, increasing the reach to over 100 miles along Florida's east coast, and remain a
trusted leader for marine and ocean science research, conservation, and education
worldwide.
4. FAU Harbor Branch was founded in the spirit of ocean exploration to unveil the mysteries
of the deep.
5. To this day, FAU Harbor Branch relentlessly pursues innovative ocean research, while
providing top-tier educational programs that will lead us to solve the most pressing issues
facing our oceans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby congratulate Florida Atlantic University Harbor
Oceanographic Institute on 50 Years of World-Class Research fueled by the spirit of Ocean
Exploration in St. Lucie County, Florida. This Board further urges the citizens of St. Lucie County
to learn more about Florida Atlantic Harbor Oceanographic Institute's tours, exhibitions,
programs, lectures and events in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16th day of November 2021.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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