Resolution 166-1979
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RESOLUTION NO.
166
-1979
A RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE CLOSING OF
ANY COMMERCIAL FISHING IN THE EVER-
GLADES NATIONAL PARK WmTHOUT SOUND
BIOLOGICAL REASON.
WHEREAS, the commercial fishing industry in Monroe
County, Florida, is an important element in Monroe County's
economic stability and provides employment for many of its
residents, and
WHEREAS the Everglades National Park lies partially
within Monroe County, and
WHEREAS, the closing of any commercial fishing in the
Everglades Nation Park would adversely affect Monroe County
and its residents, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. That the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida, does hereby go on record opposing the
closing of any commercial fishing in the Everglades National
Park without sound biological reason, and does hereby request
all of its state and federal government representatives to
oppose any closing of commercial fishing in the Everglades
National Park without sound biological reason.
2. That the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to
forward certified copies of this resolution to all of Monroe
County's state and federal legislative representatives and
other governmental agencies as deemed appropriate.
Passed and adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, this 17th day of July, 1979.
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