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RESOLUTION
SpODSored by: The Greater Manthed Chamber of Commerce
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CONTINUING EFFORTS OF TIlE
GREATER MARAlHON CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (GMCVB)
TO BECOME TI-IE APPROPRIATE BODY TO BEST REPRESENT AND
PROMOm TOURISM FOR DISlRICT m OF THE FLORIDA KEYS
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Whereas, The Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce is rooogJIi7ed as the entity
in the Middle Keys IepreSeDting the widest range and largest number ofbusinesses~
orf?Dj7~tions and their intere~ and
Whereas, the Islands of The Greater Marathon Area ( Conch Key to the 7 Mile
Bridge) are unique in character and opportunity from other parts of the Florida
Keys, and
Whereas, the City of Marathon has effectively demonstrated its ability to govern
itself and represent the interests of the Middle ~eys, and
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Whereas, the Greater MarathoD Chamber of Commerce supports the civic leaders
and interested parties who have fonned the Greater Marathon Convention and
VisitOIS Bureau in their efforts to investigate and cstabJish a MickUe Keys council to
enhance the economic prosperity of the Greater Marathon Area by promoting and
marketing the unique recreatioual and environmental aspects of our islands;
NOW mEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce requests that the Board of
County Commissioners recognize the newly funned Greater Marathon Convention
and Visitors Bureau as the appropriate O~17'j11tion to represent and promote
tourism in District m of the florida Keys. .
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~h Motlmer, 1 Sf Vice President
June 15,2004
June 15, 2004