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Proclamation
~itizens of the City of Ocoee recognize the vital role that swimming and
aquatic-related activities to good 'physicaI and mental health and
enhance the quality of life for all people; and
'athe citizens of the City of Ocoee understand the essential role that
education regarding the topic of Water Safety plays in preventing
drownings and recreational water-related injuries; and
'athe City of Ocoee is aware of the contributions made by the
recreational water industry in developing safe swimming facilities,
aquatic programs, home pools and spas, and related activities providing
healthy places to recreate, learn and grow, build self-esteem, confidence
and sense of self-worth which contributes tot the quality of life in our
community; and
'athe citizens ofthe City of Ocoee recognize the ongoing efforts and
commitments of the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department to educate
the public on pool and spa safety issues and initiatives by the pool, spa,
waterpark, recreation and parks industries; and
'athe citizens of the City of Ocoee understand the vital importance of
communicating Water Safety rules and programs to families and
individuals of all ages, whether owners of private pools, users of public
swimming facilities, or visitors to waterparks.
1/cMII 7~ Therefore, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee,
do hereby proclaim the Month of May, 2009 as
NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH
in the City of Ocoee, and urge all citizens to support and promote this
observance. FURTHER, I urge all citizens to learn to swim, never swim alone,
follow posted rules around the pools and lakes, supervise children around
water, and to always be water aware.
IN WITNESS WHEROF, I hereunto have
Set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this
51h day of May 2009.
S. Scott VwuWupdft, Mayo1i
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The Office of the Municipal Clerk, a time honored and vital
part of local government exists throughout the world; and
The Office of the Municipal ,!:ler!.i is t~e oldest among public
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The I Offi~e of...tne -Municipal Clerk provides the professional
link between the citizens, I the .local governing bodies and
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J.Municipal Clerks have pledged -to be' ever. mindful of their
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lneutralitf and impdrtia ity, .render!n'g equal servi~ to all.
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and further extend appreciation to our Municipal Clerk, Beth Eikenberry and the entire
staff of Ocoee's City Clerk's Department, and to all Municipal Clerks, for the vital services
they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent.
Dated this 5th day of May, 2009
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor