HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES 89/05RESOLUTION NO. 89 -5
A RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COMMISSION OF
THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM FLORIDA, PALM BEACH
COUNTY, REQUESTING THE FLORIDA CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION, CONGRESSMAN HARRY JOHNSTON, SENATOR
BOB GRAHAM AND SENATOR CONNIE MACK TO SPONSOR
LEGISLATION RELATIVE TO H.R. 2380, REQUESTING
THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE TO ENABLE CITIES
AND TOWNS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN ZIP CODES WHICH
CONFORM TO THE GEOGRAPHIC MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF
GULF ,STREAM AND OTHER MUNICIPALITIES WITHIN
PALM BEACH COUNTY AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, Gulf Stream is located in one of the fastest
growing areas within Palm Beach County and the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, Gulf Stream is located in the south central area
of Palm Beach County near Boynton Beach and Delray Beach,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, The United States Postal Service issues zip
codes to residents of Gulf Stream, Florida that specifically
designate Delray Beach, Florida as their municipal residential
location, rather than Gulf Stream; and
WHEREAS, residents of Gulf Stream, when issued zip codes
for Delray Beach, are led to believe they live within the
geographic boundaries of Delray Beach, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the
Town Commission of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida that:
Section 1. The Town Commission of Gulf Stream,
Florida, hereby requests the Florida Congressinal Delegation,
Congressman Harry Johnston, Senator Bob Graham and Senator
Connie Mack, to sponsor legislation relative the H. R. 2380
that shall request the United States Postal Service to
establish and provide for specific municipal zip code designations
for Gulf Stream, as well as other municipalities within Palm Beach
County and the State of Florida.
Section 2. The Town Commission of Gulf Stream,
Florida, desires its residents to have the opportunity to be
cognizant of their local governing body with Gulf Stream.
Section 3. The Town Commission of Gulf Stream,
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Florida, hereby requests the Town Clerk to send copies of
this resolution to Congressman Harry Johnston, Senator Bob
Graham and Senator Connie Mack, and all area municipalities
located within Palm Beach County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this (Q,;" day
of 1�4 1989
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