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STAFF MEMO
Meeting: Regular Council - May 08 2025
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclamation Proclaiming May 17 - 23, 2025 as National Safe Boating Week
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Agenda Item #2.
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NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
May 171h through 23rd, 2025
WHEREAS,for over 100 million Americans,boating continues to be a popular recreational activity.From
coast to coast, and everywhere in between, people are taking to the water and enjoying time together
boating,sailing, paddling and fishing. During National Safe Boating Week,the U.S. Coast Guard and the
National Safe Boating Council, along with federal, state, and local safe boating partners encourage all
boaters to explore and enjoy America's beautiful waters responsibly and
WHEREAS,safe boating begins with preparation.The Coast Guard estimates that human error accounts
for most boating accidents and that life jackets could prevent nearly 75 percent of boating fatalities.
Through basic boating safety procedures—carrying lifesaving emergency distress and communications
equipment,wearing life jackets,attending safe boating courses,participating in free boat safety checks,
and staying sober when navigating — we can help ensure boaters on America's coastal, inland, and
offshore waters stay safe throughout the season;and
WHEREAS, National Safe Boating Week is observed to bring attention to important life-saving tips for
recreational boaters so that they can have a safer, more fun experience out on the water throughout
the year;and
WHEREAS, on average,650 people die each year in boating-related accidents in the U.S.;75 percent of
these are fatalities caused by drowning;and
WHEREAS,the vast majority of these accidents are caused by human error or poor judgment and not by
the boat,equipment or environmental factors;and
WHEREAS, a significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive
today had they worn their life jackets.
NOW THEREFORE,I,Molly Young,Mayor of the Village of Tequesta,do hereby support the goals of the
Safe Boating Campaign and proclaim May 17-23, 2025 as National Safe Boating Week and the start of
the year-round effort to promote safe boating. I urge all those who boat to practice safe boating habits
and wear a life jacket at all times while boating.
In Witness Whereof,we have set our hand and caused to be affixed the seal of the Village of Tequesta this 8th
day of May,2025.
MAYOR ATTEST
Molly Young Lori McWilliams,MMC
Village Clerk
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