Resolution 045-1977
RESOLUTION NO. 45 -1977
RESOLUTION HONORING MR. CHARLES ANDERSON
BY RENAMING MARATHON ROTARY REEF THE
CHARLES ANDERSON-ROTARY REEF
WHEREAS, the idea for the Marathon Rotary Reef, created
by submerging used automobile tires off the coast of Marathon,
Monroe County, Florida, was conceived in 1960 by Mr. CHARLES
ANDERSON, and
WHEREAS, said reef became a reality on February 6, 1977,
through the combined efforts of Mr. Charles Anderson, the Marathon
Rotary Club, and many citizens and civic groups of Marathon,
Florida, and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that a resolution be
adopted renaming said artificial reef the CHARLES ANDERSON-ROTARY
REEF, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Marathon Rotary Reef be and the
same is hereby renamed the CHARLES ANDERSON-ROTARY REEF in appre-
ciation of the efforts of the citizens of the Mid-Keys and the
progressive outlook for the future growth of our Keys while at
the same time preserving and enhancing our natural environment
as exemplified by Mr. CHARLES ANDERSON and the MARATHON ROTARY
CLUB in creating said reef.
RESOLVED at regular meeting, Marathon, Monroe County,
Florida, this 15th day of March, A.D. 1977.
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