Resolution 543-2002
Board of County Commissioners
RESOLUTION NO. 543 -200 2.
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA CONCERNING THE NAME CHANGE OF
JEWFISH CREEK TO GOUATH GROUPER CREEK.
WHEREAS, the Names of Fishes Committee of the American Fisheries Society changed the
name of the J ewfish to the Goliath Grouper; and
WHEREAS, the Society presented a proposal to Monroe County to change the name of
J ewfish Creek to Goliath Grouper Creek; and
WHEREAS, after individuals addressed the Board and discussion by the Board, it was
determined that the official position of Monroe County is to not change the name of Jewfish
Creek; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY, FLORIDA that the name of J ewfish Creek shall remain J ewfish Creek.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida,
at a regular meeting of said Board held on the 20th day of November, 2002.
By
, Clerk
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