Item B5 County of Monroe �mhc� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
. Mayor David Rice, District 4
11 , ,r, Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
The Florida Keys
� e Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
tc George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
October 17, 2018
Agend a Item Numbers - , B:5J7
Agenda Item Summary #4815
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Corrected last name from "Kline" to "Rhine"; last name in attached proclamation was correct.
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289 - 6000
9:OOA
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation of Appreciation to recently retired Sergeant
Major Michael J. Kline Rhine for his services to his country and in assistance provided during
Hurricane Irma emergency response efforts.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Sergeant Major Michael J. Kline Rhine retired from military service on
September 1, 2018 and is a resident of Marathon. After Hurricane Irma, he provided invaluable
assistance to hurricane response efforts in the City, thereby to the County emergency response
efforts.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Mike Rhine Proclamation Appreciation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing: If yes, amount:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
REVIEWED BY:
David Rice Skipped 10/02/2018 12:06 PM
Bob Shillinger Completed 10/02/2018 1:26 PM
Kathy Peters Completed 10/03/2018 10:20 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 10/17/2018 9:00 AM
Proclamation
Bestowed Upon Sergeant Major Michael J Rhine
Upon his Retirement from the
United States Marine Corps
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Michael "Mike" Rhine enlisted in the Marine Corps in
November of 1988 dedicating his life to serving this great nation for over 30 years. His honor,
courage, and commitment, to his country, his Corps, and this community is extremely evident in
everything he does; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Mike Rhine served around the globe, at home and abroad
defending freedom, protecting and strengthening nations, and combating terrorism during
peacetime and at war. In 1999, he served with the 10th Marines in the Persian Gulf, forward
deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm as an Artillery Fire Finder; These
Devil Dog Fire Finders contributed to 75% of all artillery and mortar position strikes during this
conflict, proving vital to defeating the enemy. In 2004 he served the 14th Marines in Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was crucial implementing new, never been operationally
tested, counter mortar radar technology protecting countless Iraqi citizens in numerous cities and
thousands of U.S. and Coalition forces. He has mentored, trained, and lead countless Marines,
sending them into battle well equipped and highly skilled in the fight against terrorism in Iraq and
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Rhine is a resident of Marathon and following the
devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Irma he answered the call and was instrumental in the
emergency response efforts. Decisive, dependable, tactful, and just, Sergeant Major Rhine took
initiative and provided valuable service assisting both the City of Marathon and Monroe County
emergency response efforts and personally helped hundreds of residents, and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners would like to extend its
gratitude and recognize Sergeant Major Michael Rhine for his selfless sacrifice protecting nations
defending freedom, and combating terrorism and thank him for his invaluable assistance to our
County of Monroe and its residents during one of our darkest hours.
NOW THEREFORE, I, David Rice, by the power vested in me by the Monroe County
Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the County's sincere appreciation to Sergeant Major
Mike Rhine for his lifelong commitment and sacrifice to our community; and our County during
Hurricane Irma emergency response upon his retirement on the First day of September in the year
2018.
Dated the 17` of October, 2018
David P. Rice, Mayor
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Mayor David Rice, District 4
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Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
Danny L. Kolhage, District 1
George Neugent, District 2
Heather Carruthers, District 3
County Commission Meeting
October 17, 2018
Agenda Item Number: B.5
Agenda Item Summary #4815
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: BOCC District 4
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Tamara Lamarche (305) 289 -6000
9:OOA
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Mayor's Proclamation of Appreciation to recently retired Sergeant
Major Michael J. Kline for his services to his country and in assistance provided during Hurricane
Irma emergency response efforts.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Sergeant Major Michael J. Kline retired from military service on
September 1, 2018 and is a resident of Marathon. After Hurricane Irma, he provided invaluable
assistance to hurricane response efforts in the City, thereby to the County emergency response
efforts.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
NA
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
DOCUMENTATION:
Mike Rhine Proclamation Appreciation
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract:
Total Cost to County:
Current Year Portion:
Budgeted:
Source of Funds:
CPI:
Indirect Costs:
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts:
Revenue Producing:
Grant:
County Match:
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
If yes, amount:
REVIEWED BY:
David Rice
Bob Shillinger
Kathy Peters
Board of County Commissioners
Skipped
Completed
Completed
Pending
10/02/2018 12:06 PM
10/02/2018 1:26 PM
10/03/2018 10:20 AM
10/17/2018 9:00 AM
Proclamation
Bestowed Upon Sergeant Major Michael J Rhine
Upon his Retirement from the
United States Marine Corps
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Michael "Mike" Rhine enlisted in the Marine Corps in
November of 1988 dedicating his life to serving this great nation for over 30 years. His honor,
courage, and commitment, to his country, his Corps, and this community is extremely evident in
everything he does; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Mike Rhine served around the globe, at home and abroad
defending freedom, protecting and strengthening nations, and combating terrorism during
peacetime and at war. In 1999, he served with the 10th Marines in the Persian Gulf, forward
deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield /Desert Storm as an Artillery Fire Finder; These
Devil Dog Fire Finders contributed to 75% of all artillery and mortar position strikes during this
conflict, proving vital to defeating the enemy. In 2004 he served the 14 ' Marines in Iraq in
support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and was crucial implementing new, never been operationally
tested, counter mortar radar technology protecting countless Iraqi citizens in numerous cities and
thousands of U.S. and Coalition forces. He has mentored, trained, and lead countless Marines,
sending them into battle well equipped and highly skilled in the fight against terrorism in Iraq and
Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Major Rhine is a resident of Marathon and following the
devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Irma he answered the call and was instrumental in the
emergency response efforts. Decisive, dependable, tactful, and just, Sergeant Major Rhine took
initiative and provided valuable service assisting both the City of Marathon and Monroe County
emergency response efforts and personally helped hundreds of residents, and
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of Commissioners would like to extend its
gratitude and recognize Sergeant Major Michael Rhine for his selfless sacrifice protecting nations
defending freedom, and combating terrorism and thank him for his invaluable assistance to our
County of Monroe and its residents during one of our darkest hours.
NOW THEREFORE, I, David Rice, by the power vested in me by the Monroe County
Board of Commissioners, do hereby proclaim the County's sincere appreciation to Sergeant Major
Mike Rhine for his lifelong commitment and sacrifice to our community; and our County during
Hurricane Irma emergency response upon his retirement on the First day of September in the year
2018.
Dated the 17t' of October, 2018
David P. Rice, Mayor