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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 10A_3/9/2000 I re, G )10tik,, IP '7\ Pi Z 6, 7741.‘ Zif y 4.„: '-gin; O oy c, MEMORANDUM TO: Village Council FROM: Thomas G. Bradford, Village Manager DATE: February 17, 2000 SUBJECT: Resolution in Support of Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day; Agenda Item On March 10, 2000, the birthday of former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins, the State will honor his spirit and his example as a great Floridian by declaring his birthday "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day." This will be the State's opportunity to honor those citizens that help Florida grow, prosper and flourish through active involvement and leadership. Participation in this event is voluntary and will be carried out by grass roots efforts. As a means for gathering support for this idea, State Representative Marjorie Turnbull passed House Resolution 9143, outlining the goals and objectives for the day. The Florida League of Cities supports this event and encourages its members to adopt a similar resolution or a proclamation to recognize and commemorate "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day." TG B/n m h Word\MyDocumenu\Village Council Memorandum 2-17-00 t i RESOLUTION NO. 47-99/00 A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA IN SUPPORT OF "FLORIDA CITIZENSHIP AND LEADERSHIP DAY" WHEREAS, the citizens of the Village of Tequesta are the assets, Government and heart of the Sunshine State; and WHEREAS, as citizens and leaders, we each can make a contribution to the betterment of the entire community and city in which we live as we enter the 215` Century, and WHEREAS, grass roots participatory democracy which fosters positive community engagement and community building, locally to globally is both a right and responsibility of each Tequesta citizen, and WHEREAS, a grass roots approach and initiative for an annual Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day would foster creative solutions to governmental and community issues and recognize those individuals and groups who have contributed to those solutions, and WHEREAS, "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day" would provide a unique opportunity to explore Tequesta' s best practices and programs relating to governmental and community issues, and WHEREAS, there is a need to redefine and enhance the concept and practical applications of citizenship and leadership in today' s challenging times, especially as we enter the 215` Century, and WHEREAS, the mission, purpose, and goal of "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day" is to foster, highlight, express appreciation for, and reward positive contributions and initiatives in a variety of citizenship and leadership endeavors in both the private sector and the public sector, and WHEREAS, in choosing a date on which to hold "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day, " the designation of March 10 , the birthday of former Florida Governor LeRoy Collins, recognized as "Floridian of the Century" in 1991 by the Florida Legislature, will serve as an inspiration and reminder of the high levels of aspiration and achievement set by former Governor Collins, and WHEREAS, it is fitting and appropriate that the Village of Tequesta support the adoption and observance of "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day. " NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby supports the establishment of an annual "Florida Citizenship and Leadership Day, " commencing on March 10, 2000 . Section 2 . The Village Clerk is hereby directed to provide a copy of this resolution to Sharon Berrian of the Florida League of Cities, Inc . THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows : FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted this 9th day of March, A.D. , 2000 . MAYOR OF TEQUESTA Carl C. Hansen Joann Manganiello Village Clerk Nmh\Word\MyDocuments\Resolutions\47-99-00