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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.
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A LORENZO-LUACES, City Clerk
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ANTHONY A. GARGANESE, City Attorney
City of Winter Springs, Florida
Resolution Number 2007-48
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