Resolution 020-2007
Mayor Mario Di Gennaro
RESOLUTION NO. 020- 2007
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 2007 TO BE WATER
QUALITY AWARENESS MONTH WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA - THE FLORIDA KEYS.
wm:REAS, the waters of the Florida Keys support the only living barrier coral reef in
the continental United States and the sustainability of this ecosystem, including its coral and fish
populations, depends upon water of the highest quality; and
WHEREAS, many strides have been made in improving water quality in the Florida
Keys, pollution from land still degrades nearshore waters and affects marine life; and
WHEREAS, the tourist and fishing based economy of name of the Florida Keys depends
upon a sustainable marine ecosystem with clean, clear water; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to maintain healthy and safe waters for swirnming at public
beaches and other areas throughout the Florida Keys;
WHEREAS, each person has the responsibility to minimize impacts to nearshore waters
while on land and at sea; and
wm~REAS, Monroe County, in association with other local and state governmental
sources, has devoted tens of millions dollars to wastewater and stormwater infrastructural
improvements; and
WHEREAS, impacts to water quality in the Florida Keys also occur at the regional level,
and all citizens of Monroe County are encouraged to become informed and active regarding
regional concerns; and
WHEREAS, water of the highest quality enhances the quality of life for everyone in the
Florida Keys and an increased awareness about water quality issues will lead to improved water
quality, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
The Month of February, 2007 is hereby declared Water Quality Awareness Month within
the jurisdictiion of Monroe County, Florida - the Florida Keys.
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Mayor Mario Di Gennaro
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners, Monroe County,
Florida at a ~egular meeting of said Board held on the 17th, day of January, A.D., 2007.
Mayor Mario Di Gennaro Yes
Mayor Pro Tern Dixie Spehar Yes
Commissioner George Neugent Yes
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy Yes
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy Yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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