HomeMy WebLinkAbout26-032 RESOLUTION NO. 26-032
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 - 22, 2026 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:
1. Land Surveyors are among our country's founding leaders and were instrumental in
forming the layout of property boundaries in the United States, providing our citizens with 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
early years.
3. The surveying profession requires special education,training, 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 managing natural resources and protecting private and public property rights.
5. The continual advancements in instrumentation have required the surveyor to not only
understand and implement the methods of the past but also learn and employ modern
technology to find 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:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim the week of March 15 - 22, 2026 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 17th day of March 2026.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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