05-06-14 Proclamation - National Water Safety Month000
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Proclamation
Vbtreag, Ehe citizens of the City of Ocoee recognize the vital role that swimming and
aquatic - related activities play in our physical and mental well- being; and
10beren, )Dater safety education plays an essential role in the prevention of drowning
and recreational water - related injuries; and
MUM, Ehe recreational water industry has made many significant contributions as
represented by the organizations involvement in the National Water Safety
Month Coalition towards the development of safe swimming facilities, aquatic
programs, home pools and related activities; and
Wberen, Ehere are ongoing efforts and commitments within Ocoee to educate the
public on water safety issues and initiatives by the pool, spa, water park,
recreation and parks industries; and
Vbereag, Communicating water safety rules and programs to families and individuals
of all ages is vital.
NOW . hewfo e, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, Florida, do
hereby proclaim May, 2014, in the City of Ocoee as
NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH
gutthm, I encourage all parents within the community to ensure their children have
received swimming lessons by the age of five, or have taken water safety lessons that will
keep their children safe when near water sources.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Ocoee, Florida to be affixed
this 6T" day of May 201 4.