HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-93 Proclamation - National Safe Boating Week, Jun 6-12, 1993 AGENDA 5-18-93
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WHEREAS, water-related recreational activities are vital elements in the lives
of the citizens of the City of Ocoee; and
WHEREAS, Florida's 8400 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 Florida Marine Patrol and the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish
Commission are the sponsors of the "Be a Bobber," "Sinkers are
Stinkers" program to teach children and their parents the importance
of wearing Personal Floatation Devices, the practice of other safety
measures; 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 Ocoee, affirm and support the goals of
National Safe Boating Week, June 6-12, 1993;
NOW, THEREFORE I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor, do proclaim the week beginning June
6, 1993 as
NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
in the City of Ocoee 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I set my hand this eighteenth day of May, 1993.
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor