HomeMy Public PortalAbout1995-16 Sesquicentennial Celebration proclamationRESOLUTION NO. 95-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA; RECOGNIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE
FLORIDA SESQUICENTENNIAL THROUGHOUT THE YEAR OF
1995 AND ENCOURAGING ALL CITIZENS TO SUPPORT
THE CELEBRATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, in 1845, Florida was admitted into statehood and in
1995, Florida will celebrate its 150th anniversary of statehood;
and
WHEREAS, on March 3, 1995, the Sesquicentennial celebration was
kicked off with the public unveiling of a United States Postal
Service commemorative stamp honoring the 27th state; and
WHEREAS, it is the contributions of the many municipal
citizens, who for the past 150 years have made Florida the
beautifully diverse state it is today; and
WHEREAS, this Sesquicentennial year provides cities with a
unique opportunity to showcase their municipal history and the role
that cities have played in the development of this great state;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Village of Key Biscayne does encourage all
citizens to participate in this celebration highlighting the unique
cultural diversity, rich heritage and natural beauty of Florida.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of May , 1995.
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OR JOHN F. FESTA
ATTEST:
GU H. IN ANZO, GU H. IN ANZO, JR., VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RI J. WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY