Item C4
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
6119/02
Division: Mayor McCoy
Bulk Item:
X Yes
No
Department: BOCC-3
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation declaring June 14,2002 as "Flag Day" in Monroe County, Florida
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ITEM BACKGROUND:
Nationally recognized annual Flag Day,
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
COST TO COUNTY:
BUDGETED: Yes No
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No AMOUNT PER MONTH YEAR
APPROVED BY: County Atty_ OMB/Purchasing_Ris
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DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENT A TION: Included: X
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AGENDA ITEM #
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DISPOSITION:
Revised 1/17/01
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llroclamation
WHEREAS, a rejuvenated spirit of unity has swept across our Country as a result of the tragic events of
September 11, 2001 in which our Nation lost so many innocent lives at the hands of terrorists; and
WHEREAS, our grave toss has served to strengthen our belief that every ,human being has a right to live
freely and without tear ; and
WHEREAs, all Americans should give thanks for the freedom and prosperity which our Nation and state
enjoys and to pray for the continued guidance and ,comfort which God has graciously bestowed upon this great
nation; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Monroe County, Florida desire to unite with their fellow Americans to honor all
those who fought for our great Nation so we may continue to enjoy the freedoms set forth by our forefathers; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Monroe County, Florida desire to remember those whose lives were tragically
taken from us on September 11" at the hands of those willing to sacrifice their Jives to strip our great Nation of its
faith in humanity and the freedom and. liberties we cherish; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Monroe County, Florida hereby join together as people of many faiths and walks
of "fe, each in his or her own manner, to share in the unity of the hearts of all mankind, and
WHEREAS, the Key West Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States has
respectfully requested that eYef'l person, every business and every vehicle in Monroe County, Florida display the
nag of our Country on June 14", 2002; and '-
WHEREAS, on June 14", 2002 Americans across' the Nation will proudly display our Nation's symbol of
unity and freedom and justice for all - the Flag of the United States of America - in honor of 'Flag Day" to proclaim
our unity as a Nation; .
NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County, Florida, I, CHARLES
'SONNY" MCCOY, do hereby proclaim Friday, June 14, 2002 as
FLAG DAY 'IN MONROE COUNTY
And urge all citizens of Monroe County, Florida to proudly display the 'FIag of the United States of America in every home, every business, and every vehicle in Monroe County, Florida to proclaim the unity of the people of our great
Nation and in remembrance of ai' those who have sacrificed their lives to sustain the freedom and peace we
cherish. We pray that God will continue to direct the paths of our great Nation in the days and years ahead and give
us the strength and fortitude to remain united in our steadfast pursuit of and liberty for all.
DATED this _ day of June, 2002.
MAYOR CHARLES 'SONNY' MC OY, MONROE COUNTY
"Third Gener ion Conch"
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