HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/07-13/1992 * National Safe Boating WeekP R O C L A M A T I O N
Proclaiming the week of June 7 through June 13, 1992 as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
in the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida.
WHEREAS, water - related recreational activities are
vital elements in the lives of the citizens of the Town of Gulf
Stream; and
WHEREAS, Florida's 8400 miles of saltwater tidal coastline,
3 million acres of inland lakes and 11,000 miles of rivers and streams
provide for may of the needed outlets for recreation and relaxation;
and,
WHEREAS, recreational boating is one of Florida's leading
outdoor activities with more than 4 million residents participating
in this pastime; and
WHEREAS, Florida is the fastest growing recreational
boating state in the nation with over 718,000.registered vessels and
increasing at over 10,000 vessels each year; and
WHEREAS, every year lives are lost in boating accidents in
spite of the educational efforts of the Florida Marine Patrol, U.S.
Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, Florida
Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and local agencies; and
WHEREAS, the sponsors of these safety programs have
addressed their efforts to the youth and general public of Florida,
urging them to enhance boating pleasure and avoid possible loss of life
and property damage.
WHEREAS, we, the citizens of the Town of Gulf Stream,
affirm and support the goals of National Safe Boating Week,
NOW THEREFORE, I, William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor do
proclaim the week of June 7 through June 13, 1992 as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
in the Town of Gulf Stream and urge all citizens who use our waterways
to join in learning and practicing safe boating and in having their
boats inspected for proper safety equipment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have herewith set my hand and caused
the Seal of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida to be affixed this 12th
day of June, 1992.
i. Koch, Jr.
Mayor
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Virginia B. Wetherell
Executive Director
Dear Mayor:
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
7hllahassee, Florida 32399
Lawton Chilea
Governor
Jim Smith
Secretary of State
Bob Butterworth
Attorney General
Gerald Lewis
Slate Comptroller
Tom Gallagher
Stale Treasurer
Bob Crawford
Commissioner of Agriculture
Betty Castor
Commissioner of Education
The Florida Marine Patrol would like to request your assistance in making June 7 through 13,
1992, the safest National Safe Boating Week Florida has seen.
Last year in Florida, we recorded 104 boating related fatalities, this year alone, 28 lives have
been lost in boating accidents. The distinction of being number one in the nation in boating fatalities
is one which Florida does not want to be recognized for again in 1992.
In an effort to get the boating safety message to all the citizens of Florida, I would like to
request the support of your city council in adopting the attached National Safe Boating Week
Resolution.
While we are asking for your support for this week, we want everyone to realize that they can
make a difference every day by obeying boating laws and practicing SAFE, RESPONSIBLE boating.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter. If your county adopts the resolution, I would
appreciate your forwarding a copy of it to me. If I or any member of the Florida Marine Patrol may
assist you in keeping our waterways safe, please do not hesitate to contact me at (904) 488 -5600,
extension 28.
Sincerely,
Major J. K. Thompson
Boating Safety Coordinator
Bureau of Technical Services
Florida Marine Patrol
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WHEREAS, water - related recreational activities are vital elements in the lives of the
citizens of the City of ; and
WHEREAS, Florida's 8400 miles of saltwater tidal coastline, 3 million acres of
inland lakes and 11,000 miles of rivers and streams provide for many of the needed outlets for
recreation and relaxation; and
WHEREAS, recreational boating is one of Florida's leading outdoor activities with
more than 4 million residents participating in this pastime; and
WHEREAS, Florida is the fastest growing recreational boating state in the nation
with over 718,000 registered vessels and increasing at over 10,000 vessels each year; and
WHEREAS, every year lives are lost in boating accidents in spite of the educational
efforts of the Florida Marine Patrol, U. S. Coast Guard, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, U. S. Power
Squadrons, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and local agencies; and
WHEREAS, The Florida Marine Patrol, U. S. Coast Guard, U. S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, U. S. Power Squadrons, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission and other
cooperating agencies and groups have developed and are now executing campaigns in this field; and
WHEREAS, the sponsors of these safety programs have addressed their efforts to the
youth and general public of Florida, urging them to enhance boating pleasure and avoid possible loss
of life and property damage.
WHEREAS, we, the citizens of the city of affirm and
support the goals of National Safe Boating Week, June 7 -13, 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Mayor do proclaim the
week beginning June 7, 1992, as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
in the City of and urge all citizens who use our waterways to join in learning
and practicing safe boating and in having their boats inspected for proper safety equipment.
I set my hand this day of
hundred and ninety-two.
Mayor
City of
in the year of our Lord nineteen