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STAFF MEMO x
Meeting: Regular Council - Sep 12 2024
Staff Contact: Mayor Molly Young Department: Council
Proclamation Recognizing October 7 - 13, 2024 as Florida Climate Week
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Agenda Item #3.
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Florida Climate Week October 7th_13th
WHEREAS, the Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report listed a current temperature rise of 1.1°C leading to
constant unnatural weather events bringing disarray to the planet and its inhabitants, and it reports an increase
in weather-related disasters with every rise in temperature level, and
WHEREAS, Florida and its 825 miles of shoreline and low elevation points of—100ft above sea level make the state
highly susceptible to sea-level rise and other natural disasters related to climate change, and the high level of CO2
pollution also threatens to harm Florida's coral reefs and a variety of sea organisms; and
WHEREAS,VoLo Foundation, along with other non-profit organizations, local, state, and federal partners, elected
leaders, news media, volunteer and professional associations, is committed to educating Florida citizens and
visitors about the climate crisis so they may take action to bring about positive, influential change to protect their
families, businesses, and themselves; and
WHEREAS,the citizens of Florida are encouraged to become more aware of our changing climate and participate
in the various programs during Florida Climate Week that will present and discuss solutions by visiting Florida
Climate Week.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,October 7th-13th, 2024,as"Florida Climate
Week" in the Village of Tequesta.
In Witness Whereof,we have here with set our hand and caused to be affixed the Seal of the Village of Tequesta
this 121h day of September 2024.
MAYOR ATTEST
Molly Young Lori McWilliams, MMC
Village Clerk
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