Resolution 279-1983
Commissioner Alison Fahrer
RESOLUTION NO. 279 -1983
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING "MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS DAY".
WHEREAS, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas has been for many years a
very pronounced influence to the State of Florida for the
preservation of the natural beauty and environment of the State,
and,
WHEREAS, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas has written extensively
about Florida and its unusual terrain,history and ecology,
including, but not limited to her widely acclaimed "The
Everglades; River of Grass", and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Commission of Monroe County feel it
appropriate to designate a day to be prescribed "Marjorie
Stoneman Douglas Day", and also to direct that a plaque be
prepared in her honor to commemorate such date by proclamation,
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION-
ERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. November 27, 1983, be, and is hereby designated as
"MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS DAY".
2. That the Mayor and County Commissioners shall cause to
be prepared and executed, a Proclamation to commemorate the same,
and to include and carry with it verbiage that will appropriately
display the feeling of the County Commission in honor of this
lady.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, at a regular meeting of said Board held
on the 14th day of October, A.D. 1983.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PROCLAMATION
IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED that November 27, 1983 shall be
henceforth known as "Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Day".
This proclamation is issued on behalf of the people of
Monroe County, Florida, to set forth the esteem with which the
people of this County hold Mrs. Douglas for her contributions to
the well-being and welfare of the State of Florida and all its
hanbitants.
In commemoration of her contributions and long time efforts
in behalf of the preservation of Florida, this date is hereby set
aside, and all people are hereby requested to observe it in
keeping with the sentiments expressed herewith.
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OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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