HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016 07 25 Awards and Presentations 100 Proclamation Date: July 25, 2016
The attached Proclamation was read by Mayor
Lacey during Awards and Presentations "100" at
the July 25, 2016 City Commission Regular
Meeting.
RICK SCOTT
GOVERNOR
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RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH IN FLORIDA
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs enhance our quality of life by contributing to a healthy
lifestyle, community building, economic development and environmental sustainability; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs boost the economy,attract new business, and increase
tourism; and
WHEREAS, Florida is home to more than 170 state parks, trails and historic sites that inspire
residents and visitors with recreational opportunities and scenic beauty; and
WHEREAS, our parks and trails ensure ecological beauty, provide space to enjoy nature, help
maintain clean air and water, preserve plant and animal wildlife, and
WHEREAS, local, state and national parks located within the State of Florida contribute to the
overall quality of life enjoyed by residents of and visitors to our State; and
WHEREAS, the National Recreation and Park Association and the Florida Recreation and Park
Association designated July as Recreation and Parks Month;
NOW,THEREFORE, I, Rick Scott, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby extend greetings and
best wishes to all observing July 2016 as Recreation and Parks Month in Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
V Great Seal of the State of Florida to be
affixed at Tallahassee,the Capital,this
27th day of June, in the year two
thousand sixteen.
Governor
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