Item M06
Rev 3/99
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: 3/15/2000
Division: DISTRICT I
Bulk Item: Yes X
No
Department: COMM. HARVEY
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a Resolution in recognition of
the late Jim Rubino.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Recognition is given to the family of the late
Jim Rubino for his extensive dedication and vast public service to
the people of the Upper Keys and Monroe County, Florida. He was
Editor of The Reporter for nineteen years, and he supported many,
many community organizations.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: YES
NO
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APPROVED BY:
County Atty
OMB/Purchasing
Risk Mgmt.
DIVISION DIRECTOR:
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Comm. Wilhelmina G. Harvey
RESOLUTION NO.
-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
and
WHEREAS, Jim was named among the "Outstanding Young Men of America" in 1986;
WHEREAS, Jim was a Monroe County Sheriff's 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
Commissioner Wilhelmina G. Harvey
Commissioner Mary Kay Reich
Commissioner Nora Williams
(SEAL)
Attest: DANNY L.KOLHAGE, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By:
Deputy Clerk
By:
Mayor/Chairman
Resii/rubino