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HomeMy Public PortalAboutThe Honorable Ron Klein as an Honorary CitizenProclaiming THE HONORABLE RON KLEIN 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 AlA 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 AlA 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, Senator Klein worked valiantly to secure state approval to replant the trees and preserve the canopy; and WHEREAS, the Town of Gulf Stream wishes to express its sincere gratitude to Senator Klein for his triumphant 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 Ron Klein 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.