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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-48 Pet Rescue Judy RESOLUTION NUMBER 2007-48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF "PET RESCUE BY JUDY'S" PETITION TO THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK'S EXTREME MAKEOVER - HOME EDITION PROGRAM TO CONSTRUCT A NEW PET RESCUE FACILITY IN SEMINOLE COUNTY, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the ABC television network show "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" is seriously considering the selection of "Pet Rescue by Judy's" Petition to construct a new Pet Rescue facility in Seminole County, Florida; and WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" was founded in 1992 by Judy Sarullo as a 501 c (3) private, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue of cats and dogs in Seminole County; and WHEREAS, the mission of "Pet Rescue by Judy" is to rescue abandoned and distressed animals, to update their vaccines, rehabilitate their health, and to relocate them to good homes; and WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" provides a low cost spay and neuter program to help control the population of unwanted animals; and WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" successfully rescues, vaccinates, spays, neuters, rehabilitates and locates good homes for more than 2000 animals each year; and WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" provides an extensive public education program for the responsible care of animals; and WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" has an extensive network of volunteers that provides temporary foster homes for animals until such time that they can be permanently relocated to good homes; and WHEREAS, Seminole County, and the seven municipalities of Seminole County need organizations such as "Pet Rescue by Judy" to perform important humanitarian programs which are not affordable by local governments of Seminole County; and WHEREAS, a suitable site is needed to locate the new facility if constructed by the "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Seminole County, and the cities of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Longwood, Oviedo, and Sanford requesting their support of "Pet Rescue by Judy's" Petition for selection by the "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" program for construction of a new Pet Rescue facility, and their assistance in identifying a suitable three acre site for the new facility. SECTION II. That a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Producers of the ABC television show, "Extreme Makeover - Home Edition" at Lock & Key Productions acknowledging Winter Springs and other governmental entities of Seminole County in support of "Pet Rescue by Judy's" Petition for selection. SECTION III. That a copy of this Resolution be provided to Judy Sarullo and "Pet Rescue by Judy" in recognition of Winter Springs' support of this most worthy project. ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida, in a Special Meeting assembled on the 2nd day of October, 2007. $z, f/litnaKJ allwreo! ~{we hejref/Jllfo Jet 1JI;Y /u/JIld and eQ//6ed tlti6 6eal to 6e q//!;{~d. 7~ F. BUSH, Mayo." A LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk Approved t legal form and sufficiency for of"W nter Springs, Florida only: ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney City of Winter Springs, Florida Resolution Number 2007-48 Page 2 of2