HomeMy Public PortalAbout06/02/1991 * National Safe Boating WeekP R O C L A M A T I
Proclaiming the week of June 2, 1991 as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
WHEREAS, water - related recreational activities are vital
elements in the lives of the citizens of the Town of Gulf .Stream;
and
WHEREAS, Florida's 8,400 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 Town of Gulf Stream, Florida -
affirm and support the goals of National Safe Boating Week, June
2 to 8, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE I, William F. Koch, Jr., Mayor,-do proclaim
the)Week beginning June 2, 1991 as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
In the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida 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 hereunto set my hand and caused
the Seal of the Town of Gulf Stream, Florida to bJ affixed this
7th day of May, 1991. ✓ 7 / r _
Mayor
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY
IAUTHORIZEC BY CONGRESS 19391
THE CIVILIAN COMPONENT OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD
200 S. W. 13th. Ave.
Boynton Beach, F1. 33435
(407) 369 -1649
30 April 1991
Hon. William F. Koch Jr., Mayor
Town of Gulfstream
100 Sea Road
Gulfstream, Fl. 33483
Dear Mayor Koch:
The President of the United States of America has again proclaimed
June 2nd, to 8th, inclusive as National Safe Boating Week.
It has been our practice in past years to request our local Cities and Townships
to join in the worthwhile celebration by issuing a proclamation.
You will find a sample proclamation enclosed, and footnote instructions thereon.
The proclamation will be utilized when it is displayed at the malls and public
ramps where we shall have set up cur safety booths.
There is normally all kinds of T.V. and Newspaper coverage during the National
Safe Boating Week.
As we believe that safe boating is "no accident" and our efforts are to encourage
safe boating through vessel examinations and educational programs are a 52 week project,
your proclamation will be on display at our classes and will hang proudly at our base
when not on display as indicated.
Awaiting your favorable reply, I remain yours for safe
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Tom Gardne5 Executive Director
Dear Mayor:
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Building
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
April 26, 1991
Lawton Chiles
Governor
Jim Smith
Secretary of State
Bob Butterworth
Attorney General
Gerald Lewis
State 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 2 through 8, 1991, the safest National
Safe Boating Week Florida has seen.
Last year in Florida, we recorded 102 boating related
fatalities, this year alone, 29 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 1991.
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 city
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 -5757.
Sincerely,
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Major J. K. Thompson
Boating Safety Coordinator
Bureau of Special Operations
Florida Marine Patrol
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