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HomeMy Public PortalAboutThe Honorable Lawton Chiles as an Honorary CitizenPROCLAMATION Proclaiming THE HONORABLE LAWTON CHILES as an HONORARY CITIZEN of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida, for his outstanding service in helping to preserve for future generations the Town's scenic and historic Australian Pine Canopy over State Road AIA. WHEREAS, Australian pine trees have graced the State Road AIA roadside in the Town of Gulf Stream for the last 70 years and the majestic canopy has become the Town's signature; and WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature recognized the historical significance of the canopy and designated all of State Road AIA in the Town of Gulf Stream as a State Scenic and Historic Highway; and WHEREAS, many of the original Australian pine trees have been lost or are near the end of their life span, and WHEREAS, the Town and its residents desperately want to preserve this extraordinary ; scenic resource for generations to come by planting new Australian pines; and WHEREAS, the Town of Gulf Stream wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Governor Chiles for his efforts on the Town's behalf: NOW THEREFORE, I, William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor of the Town of Gulf Stream, Palm Beach County, Florida, do hereby proclaim the Honorable Lawton Chiles to be an Honorary Citizen of the Town of Gulf Stream for his outstanding service in helping to preserve for future generations the Town's scenic and historic Australian Pine Canopy over State Road AIA. WMMVk4K&W, Jr. Mayor