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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor David Rice, District 4
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Mayor Pro Tern Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
March 21, 2018
Agenda Item Number: B.1
Agenda Item Summary #3843
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289 -6000
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Proclamation of Appreciation for Monroe County Professional
Firefighters from the Muscular Dystrophy Association, proclaiming the month of March 2018 as
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF MONROE COUNTY APPRECIATION MONTH.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County firefighters hold "boot drives" each year to raise funds
for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). In 2017, they raised $18,507 to donate to MDA.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: BOCC approved a similar proclamation of
appreciation for the firefighters from MDA in 2017.
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Firefighters Monroe County - Proclamation 2018
FF MDA Proc March 2018
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REVIEWED BY:
David Rice
Bob Shillinger
Kathy Peters
Board of County Commissioners
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County are the prime
example of public service and sacrifice, displaying the nobility to protect the
citizens of our community every day; and
WHEREAS, the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County members are highly
dedicated and trained individuals who demonstrate American ideals, the ultimate
standard of character and courage in the face of danger; and
WHEREAS, the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County members selflessly
contribute their time and energy fighting for kids and adults with muscular
dystrophy, ALS and related life- threatening diseases that severely limit muscle
strength and mobility by Filling the Boot each year for the Muscular Dystrophy
Association (MDA); and
WHEREAS, in 2017, the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County raised
$18,507.00 for MDA through the annual Fill the Boot campaign; and
WHEREAS, the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County endless service to
MDA has given so much hope for families fighting life- threatening muscle
diseases;
NOW THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County, I,
David Rice, do hereby proclaim the month of March 2018 as
PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS OF MONROE COUNTY APPRECIATION
MONTH
And commend all of the Professional Firefighters of Monroe County for their
efforts on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
MAYOR DAVID RICE, MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA DATE
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