HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-092RESOLUTION NO. 02-92
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SATURDAY,
APRIL 20, 2002, AS "SPECIAL OLYMPICS
FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH
RUN DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. The Florida Law Enforcement Torch Run is celebrating it's 25th Anniversary. The Torch
Run is the premier event sponsored by the Law Enforcement community to raise awareness and
generate funds for Special Olympics.
2. Each year over 3,000 officers join Special Olympics athletes to carry the "Flame of Hope"
on a 2,000 mile relay through more than 60 counties in Florida.
3. The Torch will be passed onto St. Lucie County Law Enforcement officers by Martin
County Law Enforcement Officers on Friday, April 19, 2002. Before passing the Torch onto Indian
River County, we will hold a benefit to help support all three Special Olympics County Programs.
4. On Saturday, April 20, 2002, there will be a Law Enforcement Paint Ball competition at
Lawnwood Stadium. All Law Enforcement Agencies from the three Counties will be invited to
compete and demonstrate their services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim Saturday, April 20, 2002 as "SPECIAL OLYMPICS
FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to participate in this worthwhile event.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 26th day of March, 2002.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY: ~ ....
CHAIRMAN
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