R-92-756
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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION
NO. 756
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERM:ONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE
GOALS OF NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK JUNE 7-13, 1992
WHEREAS, water-related recreational activities are vital elements in the lives
of the citizens of the City of Clermont; and
WHEREAS, Florida's 8,400 miles of saltwater tidal coastline, 3 million acres
of inland lakes, and 11,000 miles of rivers and streams provide for many of the
needed outlets for recreation and relaxation; and
WHEREAS, recreational boating is one of Florida's leading outdoor activities
with more than 4 million residents participating in this pastime; and
WHEREAS, Florida is the fastest growing recreational boating state in the
nation with over 718,000 registered vessels and increasing at over 10,000 vessels each
year; and
WHEREAS, every year lives are lost in boating accidents in spite of the
educational efforts of the Florida Marine Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission,
and local agencies; and
WHEREAS, the sponsors of these safety programs have addressed their efforts
to the youth and general public of Florida, urging them to enhance boating pleasure
and avoid possible loss of life and property damage.
WHEREAS, we, the citizens of the City of Clermont, affirm and support the
goals of National Safe Boating Week, June 7-13, 1992.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Clermont, hereby proclaim the week beginning June 7, 1992, as
National Safe Boating Week
in the City of Clermont and urge all citizens who use our waterways to join in
learning and practicing safe boating and in having their boats inspected for proper
safety equipment.
DONE AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, THIS 9ii.. DAY OF JUNE, 1992.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Robert A. Pool, Mayor o.
Attest:
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OsePh E. V~iÍe, City Clerk