Resolution 103-2000
FILED FOR RECORD
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DANNY L, KOUIAGE
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MONROE COUNTY. tl~,
Comm. Wilhelmina G. Harvey
RESOLUTION NO.
103-2000
A RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION
OF THE LATE JIM RUBINO
WHEREAS, Jim Rubino, a well respected resident of Tavernier for twenty-three years,
passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, Jim was Editor of The Reporter newspaper for nineteen years, and was a
highly regarded member of the Florida Keys community, known for his expert reporting of the
facts involving Monroe County; and
WHEREAS, Jim was the founder of the Upper Keys Independent newspaper, and was
involved in the formation of the Key Largo Economic Development Committee; and
WHEREAS, Jim helped found the Upper Keys Jaycees chapter and was elected its
President, and also served terms as President of the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce, the
Upper Keys Rotary, and the Fraternal Order of Police; and
WHEREAS, Jim helped develop the Plantation Key School Advisory Council and served
as a member; he was also a former member of the Elks Lodge, and served on the board of
directors for Plantation Villa; and
WHEREAS, Jim was named among the "Outstanding Young Men of America" in 1986;
and
WHEREAS, Jim was a Monroe County Sheriffs Office Reserve Deputy, where he served
as a captain, earning the Officer of the Quarter Award for his work with the reserves in 1998;
and
WHEREAS, Jim leaves his beloved mother, Marilyn Campil; his daughter Jennifer;
grandson James, other loving family members, and many, many friends to cherish his memory;
now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Board hereby adopts this Resolution as evidence of its regret and
mourning for the passing of the late Jim Rubino, and in recognition of his extensive dedication
and vast public service to the people of the Upper Keys and Monroe County, Florida.
Section 2. The Board hereby requests the Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution
to his beloved family to express the Board's sorrow.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 15th day of March, 2000.
Mayor Shirley Freeman
Commissioner George Neugent
.~missioner Wilhelmina G. Harvey
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