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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date:
July 15, 2003
Bulk Item: Yes
No
Division:
District 1
Department: Mayor Dixie M. Spehar
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation proclaiming the week of July 27th through August 2nd, 2003 Reef Awareness Week in
Monroe County
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Requested through Reef Relief.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
ST AFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
TOTAL COST:
COST TO COUNTY:
REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes
No
APPROVED BY: County Atty
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
DOCUMENT A TION:
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DISPOSITION:
BUDGETED: Yes
No
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WHEREAS, the Florida Keys is home to North America's only living
coral barrier reef; and
WHEREAS, the coral reefs of the Florida Keys provide recreational,
commercial, and environmental benefits to all residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, July 30th and 31st 2003 are Sport Lobster Days in the
Florida Keys when thousands of visitors come to the Florida Keys to harvest
spiny lobster; and
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WHEREAS, during this same week, Reef Relief organizes a week-
long schedule of activities known as Reef Awareness Week to increase
awareness and support for protecting the coral reefs of the Florida Keys.
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NOW, THEREFORE, by the power vested in me as Mayor of Monroe
County, Florida, I do hereby designate the week of July 27-August 2, 2003
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REEF AWARENESS WEEK
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for Monroe County and urge all citizens to protect our coral reefs and
support this effort to increase eco-friendly enjoyment of our coral reefs.
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WITNESS my hand and seal of the County of Monroe, Florida, this
15th day of July 2003.
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