Item C4
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
MEETING DATE:
Mav 19. 2004
DIVISION:
BOCC
BULK ITEM: Yes
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DEPARTMENT
DISTRICT FIVE
AGENDA ITEM WORDING:
Proclamation declaring the week of May 22 through May 29, 2004 as
Safe Boating Week and Vessel Safety Check Mega Weeks (through July 4th).
ITEM BACKGROUND:
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
Annual proclamation requested by the Upper Keys Flotilla of the U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary. The proclamation will be received by
Cathie Welty, FSO-VE
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
TOTAL COST:
N/A
BUDGETED: N/A
COST TO COUNTY: N/A
REVENUE PRODUCING:
N/A
AMOUNT PER MONTH /YEAR:
N/A
APPROVED BY: County Attorney
OMB/Purchasing
Risk Management
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL
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DOCUMENTATION: Included
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DISPOSITION:
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WHEREAS, Florida is the Boating Capital of the World; and
WHEREAS, boating is one of the largest recreational activities for the residents of
this community and people from around the world; and
WHEREAS, the protection of life, limb, boats and marine property are the legal and
moral responsibilities of every boater; and
WHEREAS, every year lives are lost, in spite of educational efforts; and
WHEREAS, itis both desirable and necessary to remind all boaters of their
responsibilities and the constant need for safe boating practices and procedures; and
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WHEREAS, to this end, all boaters are asked to continue the spirit of Safe Boating
Week throughout the entire year by wearing a life jacket, taking a boating education
course, getting a Vessel Safety Check, operating their vessels responsibly, safely and
soberly and obeying Coast Guard Regulations.
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NOW, THEREFORE, by the virtue vested in me as Mayor of Monroe County I,
Murray Nelson, do hereby proclaim, May 22nd through May 29th, 2004,
SAFE BOATING WEEK
and
VESSEL SAFETY CHECK MEGA WEEKS
(Through July 4th)
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in Monroe County.
WITNESS my hand and seal of the County of Monroe, Florida, this 19th day of
May, 2004. .
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. Mayor M . ay E. Nelson
SAFE BOATING PROCLAMATION
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