Resolution 178-2009
RESOLUTION NO. 178 - 2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN
SUPPORT OF THE RENAMING OF WEST
SUMMERLAND KEY TO "SCOUT KEY".
Whereas, West Summerland Key is an island in the lower Florida Keys located between
mile markeliS 34 and 35, and
Whereas, originally there were three (3) keys at this location, known collectively as
Spanish Harbor Keys, which were connected by fill at the time the Overseas Railroad was built,
of which the westernmost island was named West Summerland Key; and
Whereas, there is no known connection between the naming of Summerland Key and
West Summerland Key, which, ironically, is located about ten (10) miles east of Summerland
Key; and
Whereas, the location of West Summerland Key to the east of Summerland Key is often
a source of (~onfusion for visitors and residents of the County; and
Whereas, the Boy Scouts have submitted an application to the U. S. Board of
Geographic Names to rename West Summerland Key to "Scout Key"; and
Whereas, West Summerland Key is the site of two (2) adjoining Scout camps, including
Boy Scout "Camp Sawyer" and Girl Scout "Camp Wesumkee"; and
Whereas, both scout camps are used by local youth, scout and non-scout, and by
residents and visitors to the Florida Keys to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, snorkeling,
kayaking, and canoeing; and
Whereas, West Summerland Key is identified as Feature ID # 293123 by the U. S. Board
of Geographic Names; and
Whereas, the U. S. Board of Geographic Names require, as part of their review, input
from local government regarding the renaming of the island; and
Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida desire to
publicly recognize the benefits of scouting for the youth of this community and the impact
scouting has made in the history of this island in the Florida Keys;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, that:
1. The Board supports the renaming of West Summerland Key to "Scout Key".
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2. The Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the U. S.
Board of Geographic Names, U. S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive,
MS 523, Reston, VA 20192-0523; the Florida State Board on Geographic Names,
FRE.AC, UCC 2200, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-2641; and the
South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, 15255 N. W. 82nd Avenue, Miami
Lakes, FL 33016.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida at a regular meeting on said Board on the 17th day of June, A.D., 2009.
Mayor George Neugent
Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner Heather Carruthers
Commissioner Mario Di Gennaro
Commissioner Kim Wigington
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ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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