HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_27-96/97_07/24/1997 RESOLUTION NO. 27 -9697
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY,
FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR A STATEWIDE
REFERENDUM ON A PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT KNOWN AS THE WILDLIFE UNIFICATION
AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, the marine, freshwater, and wildlife resources of
the State of Florida belong to all of the people of the
State and should be conserved and managed for the benefit of
the State, its people, and future generations; and
WHEREAS, there is a proposed Constitutional Amendment known
as the Wildlife Unification Amendment which would unify the
Marine Fisheries Commission and the Game and Fresh Water
Fish Commission to form the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment authorizes the Commission to exercise
executive and regulatory powers of the State pertaining to
conservation of freshwater and marine aquatic life and wild
animal life; and
WHEREAS, the Amendment allows for legislation in certain
areas and provides for appropriations of license fees to the
Commission.
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 expresses its support for a statewide referendum for
a proposed Constitutional Amendment known as the Wildlife
Unification Amendment and urges the Secretary of State to
place the Amendment on the ballot in the November, 1998 i
General Election.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take
effect immediately upon adoption.
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THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED by Councilmember
Hansen , who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Capretta , and upon being put to a vote, the
tl vote was as follows:
FOR ADOPTION AGAINST ADOPTION
Alexander IV. Cameron
Joseph N. Capretta
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Carl C. Hansen
• Elizabeth A. Schauer
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and
adopted this 24th day of July, A.D., 1997.
• MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
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Elizabet A. Scher
ATTEST:
oann Mangan' llo
Village Clerk
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