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Proclamations 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue: Adoption/Ratification of Proclamations
From:	Jack Brown
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning adoption/ratification of Proclamations:

A. Adopt the Proclamation joining other cities and counties throughout the State of Florida in proclaiming the third Friday of January 2017 as "Arbor Day" and encouraging the citizenry of Escambia County to plant, care for, and protect trees in an effort to promote and enhance the well-being of this and future generations;

B. Ratify the Proclamation dated January 9, 2017, encouraging all citizens to reflect on the great sacrifices and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as we embrace the theme of this year’s celebration – “Do not be silent about things that matter”; and

C. Ratify the Proclamation dated January 12, 2017, congratulating Mr. Jerome K. Chisolm on his retirement and commending him for his leadership at Escambia Charter School and for his service to the Community.

BACKGROUND:

Various departments, outside agencies, special interest groups, civic and religious organizations in recognition of specific events, occasions, people, etc., request Proclamations. Information provided on the Proclamation is furnished by the requesting party and placed in the proper acceptable format for BCC approval by the County Administration staff. Board approval is required by Board Policy Section I, A (6).

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