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RESOLUTION NO. 099-1995
A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS RECOGNIZING FLORIDA'S SES-
QUICENTENNIAL YEAR DURING 1995; DECLARING
MARCH 3, 1995 AS FLORIDA 150 DAY; DECLAR-
ING 1995 AS CELEBRATE FLORIDA YEAR AND
ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS, EDUCATIONAL INS-
TITUTIONS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SUPPORT
THE CELEBRATION AND AFFILIATED ACTIVITIES.
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WHEREAS, Florida is a state of significant ~~t,ori~l tTIter-
est, encompassing many cultures and ethnic groups~~?d ;~
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WHER~AS, during its l~:mg his,tory it has coJ]t'ributu g~atly
to the rlchness of the entlre natlon; and ~ o.~
WHEREAS, Florida residents and visitors throughout the state
should have a opportunity to participate in the celebration of
Florida's statehood; and
WHEREAS, this celebration offers an important opportunity to
focus on the unique cultural diversity and rich heritage of Mon-
roe County; and
WHEREAS, March 3, 1995 is the 150th Anniversary of the
signing of the bill into law by President John Tyler, which made
Florida the 27th State in the Union; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Sesquicentennial
aside 1995 to recognize and celebrate the
Statehood;
Commission has set
150th anniversary of
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. That the County of Monroe does encourage all citizens
to do everything possible to ensure that this year is recognized
and celebrated accordingly.
Section 2. That the County of Monroe does encourage educational
institutions to participate in the celebration.
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Section 3. That the County of Monroe does support and encourage
all city governments and its fellow county governments to active-
ly promote and sponsor Florida's Sesquicentennial year.
Section 4. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners here-
by declares March 3, 1995 as "Florida 150 Day".
Section 5. The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners here-
by declares 1995 as "Celebrate Florida" year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 22nd day of February, A. D., 1995.
Mayor Freeman yes
Mayor Pro Tern London yes
Commissioner Douglass yes
Commissioner Harvey yes
Commissioner Reich yes
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY~~/
. MAYOR CHAIRMAN
( SEAL)
ATTEST: DANNY L. KOLHAGE, CLERK
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Resolution #
150RESOL/TXTMAY
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