Resolution 313-2004 Mayor Murray E.Nelson
RESOLUTION NO. 313 2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY RECOGNIZING
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE LATIN-AMERICAN CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE AND OF ENCOURAGING MINORITY BUSINESS
WHEREAS, it is well known that small businesses form the financial backbone of the American
economy; and
WHEREAS,the Justice Department has grants available that could affect minority business; and
WHEREAS, the Latin-American Chamber of Commerce could very well qualify for a grant or
grants to stimulate Hispanic tourism in the Florida Keys; and
WHEREAS, the Latin-American Chamber of Commerce is at the forefront of efforts to promote
minority business; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County to encourage
minority business; and
WHEREAS, it is also the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to show solid support for
local endeavors that promote minority business; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE
COUNTY,FLORIDA:
Section 1: That it is and shall be the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to support
with all its vigor any legislation which would affect minority business, and to foster and encourage in every
way the efforts of minority business and of the Latin-American Chamber of Commerce to realize the benefits
of free enterprise and the American way of life.
Section 2: That the County Clerk is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this
Resolution to the Honorable Jeb Bush.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe Co& ty, Flor , at;.a,
meeting of said Board held on the 18th day of August , A.D., 2004. c rrl to
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, Mayor Murray E.Nelson yes c-'
Mayor Pro Tem David P. Rice yes •r
Commissioner Dixie M. Spehar _yes ;<-+�"-
Commissioner George Neugent yes r- c' o 7-73
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,-, Commissioner Charles Sonny McCoy yes ' _
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