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CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION
NO. 717
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT,
LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROCLAIMING NATIONAL SAFE BOATING
WEEK IN CLERMONT.
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 Florida Marine Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S.
Coast Guard Auxiliary, U.S. Power Squadrons, Florida Game and Fresh
Water Fish Commission and other cooperating agencies and groups
have developed and are now executing campaigns in this field; 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 Boatinq Week, June 2-8, 1991.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Robert A. Pool, Mayor of the City of
Clermont, do proclaim the week beginning June 2, 1991, as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEER
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.
I set my hand this 28th day of MaY in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and ninety-one.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Robert A. Pool, Mayor
Attest:
:~~' ph Van it City Clerk
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