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PROCLAMATION
�•' FFICE OF THE MAYOR `aR, WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
W HEREAS, CHUCK PULA with 25 years of expertise in Parks and Recreation; joined the City of Winter Springs on
J une 28, 1999, as its new Parks and Recreation Department Director; and
W HEREAS, over the next eleven (11) years with the City of Winter Springs, CHUCK PULA and his team won three
(3) National Awards for our City — "The Fields of Excellence Award "; the Sports Turf Managers Association "Finest Sports
Complex in the Nation Award "; and the Professional Grounds Maintenance Society "Honor Award ", which is the highest
` h ' o ' nor for the most outstanding Park in our nation; and
WHEREAS, CHUCK PULA and his team through their hard work, due diligence, and excellent Grant writing skills
have been awarded numerous Grants, which has saved the City and its taxpayers almost 3.2 million dollars and through
these Grants, the City has been able to enjoy an enhanced Central Winds Park, Sunshine Park, Torcaso Park; and
Trotwood Park. These Grant monies have also helped provide the City's first Dog Park appropriately called "Hound
Ground "; and provided funding to expand the City's Senior Center to include adding a much used Therapy Pool; and
WHEREAS, CHUCK PULA as the City of Winter Springs' Parks and Recreation Department Director and his
competent Staff have improved many aspects of the City — from providing outstanding Parks for fun and teamsmanship
for the children who play team sports in our award- winning Parks; to the parents who cheer on their children with
shade structures now shielding them from the elements; to the younger children who frolic in the City's Splash Pads; and
to thousands of citizens and visitors alike who for many years have enjoyed dazzling fireworks spectaculars and
wonderful Special Events along our streets and in our Parks; and
W HEREAS, through the many awesome efforts of CHUCK PULA, our City Officials have on many occasions heard
from numerous happy citizens as to how much our Parks and our many Special Events have made living here in Winter
Springs a wonderful experience.
NOW THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, do hereby Proclaim this day of September
30th, 2010 in honor of the many accomplishments and contributions to the City of Winter Springs by
CHUCK PULA
and call upon all citizens to also offer their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to CHUCK PULA for a job well done!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of
the City of Winter Sprin:I be affixed this 30 day of September, 2010.
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John F. Bush
Mayor
Jean Hovey Ric Brown Gary Bonner Sally McGinnis Joanne M. Krebs
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner