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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 (SEAL) O�\�P, DEPgRry� OII I� y9lURAL REST 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 JKT /jak Attachment Administration Beaches and Shores Law Enforcement Marine Resources Recreation and Parka Resource Management Stale Lands lti�Ya111Jt11C�L`I 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