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VIVA FLORIDA 500
WHEREAS, 2013 marks a significant historical milestone for the state of
Florida as it celebrates the 500th Anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de
Leori s landing on the coast of Florida in April 1513; and,
WHEREAS, Ponce de Leon was the first European explorer to document
his voyage and bestowed the name La Florida on the new land in honor of the
Spanish Feast of the Flowers; and,
WHEREAS, Florida's history dates back more than 12,000 years to the
Native American tribes who preceded the Spanish explorers; and,
WHEREAS, Ponce de Leori s voyage of discoverv be�an a new era in which
native people, Europeans and other nationalities under many different flags
formed the foundation that created the state of Florida; and,
WHEREAS, a countless number of different cultures have contributed to
�lorida's heritage and continue to live, work and thrive together today; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of State designated 2013 as Viva
Florida 500 to celebrate the legacy of Spanish Florida as well as the achievements
of all who have contributed to Florida's dynamic growth, rich diversity and
economic prosperity; and,
WHEREAS, The Village of Tequesta was founded in 1957 by Charles
Martyn who was inspired by the Tekesta Indians, who had lived further south and
named the area Tequesta; and,
WHEREAS, to commemorate this milestone, the Village of Tequesta, the
residents and visitors are asked to participate in the many enriching programs and
events planned in honor of Viva Florida 500 throughout 2013,
NOW THEREFORE, Ue it proclaimed by the Council Members of the
Village of Tequesta, Florida, that November 14, 2013 be designated as
THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EUROPEAN DISCOVERY OF
FLORIDA
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