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Collier County Proclamation
Another accolade. I hope many of you share these accolades with the public. On a somber note, I understand a hero from the Palm Beach has passed away since his return from New Orleans from possible complications from exposure to the toxins out there. While very unfortunate, let's do justice by informing others of why these Proclamations are being offered & the sacrifice made by the folks who went. This is bitter sweet.
PW
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, airboating is a traditional form of family recreation in Florida; and,
WHEREAS, because airboaters are adept at skimming through marshes, around lakes and down rivers as well as through bogs and swamps, they have become an invaluable ally of law enforcement because they can provide the best means of search and rescue; and,
WHEREAS, the airboater has learned through experience how to maneuver through treacherous conditions and obstacles; and,
WHEREAS, airboaters willingly assisted in the rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina; and,
WHEREAS, these volunteer airboaters endured polluted waters, life threatening conditions, severe damage to their vessels, and extreme physical hardship; and,
WHEREAS, the determination and dedication of these individuals is an example for all; and,
WHEREAS, these volunteer airboaters, as members of the Florida Airboat Association, are engaged in creating an airboat rescue service for the animals who also are victims of disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, we hereby commend and congratulate the volunteer Florida airboaters who saved lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and recognize their heroic efforts of these selfless individuals.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of May, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
___________________________________
FRANK HALAS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
________________________
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Collier County Proclamation
Another accolade. I hope many of you share these accolades with the public. On a somber note, I understand a hero from the Palm Beach has passed away since his return from New Orleans from possible complications from exposure to the toxins out there. While very unfortunate, let's do justice by informing others of why these Proclamations are being offered & the sacrifice made by the folks who went. This is bitter sweet.
PW
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, airboating is a traditional form of family recreation in Florida; and,
WHEREAS, because airboaters are adept at skimming through marshes, around lakes and down rivers as well as through bogs and swamps, they have become an invaluable ally of law enforcement because they can provide the best means of search and rescue; and,
WHEREAS, the airboater has learned through experience how to maneuver through treacherous conditions and obstacles; and,
WHEREAS, airboaters willingly assisted in the rescue efforts after Hurricane Katrina; and,
WHEREAS, these volunteer airboaters endured polluted waters, life threatening conditions, severe damage to their vessels, and extreme physical hardship; and,
WHEREAS, the determination and dedication of these individuals is an example for all; and,
WHEREAS, these volunteer airboaters, as members of the Florida Airboat Association, are engaged in creating an airboat rescue service for the animals who also are victims of disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, we hereby commend and congratulate the volunteer Florida airboaters who saved lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and recognize their heroic efforts of these selfless individuals.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of May, 2006.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
___________________________________
FRANK HALAS, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
________________________
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
