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Proclamations 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	06/26/2014
Issue: Ratification/Adoption of Proclamations
Department:	County Administrator's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Proclamations.

Recommendation: That the Board take the following action concerning the following four Proclamations:

A. Ratify the Proclamation, dated June 17, 2014, expressing sincere appreciation to Representative Perry E. Thurston, Jr., for his commitment toward excellence and his belief that government should be ethical, transparent, and responsive to the needs of the people and extending best wishes to Representative Thurston in all future endeavors;

B. Adopt the Proclamation honoring and congratulating Mrs. Josephine Thompson Holley for reaching the age of 100 and extending best wishes to her for continued good health and happiness;

C. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing and commending the “Blue Angels” for their dedication, leadership, and service to our community, our country, and the Armed Forces; and

D. Adopt the Proclamation commending the “Spread the Word to End the Word” Campaign for building awareness to end society’s use of the “R-word” and encouraging the citizens of Escambia County to take the pledge to choose respectful people-first language.

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 by the County Administration staff for BCC approval. Board approval is required by Board Policy Section I, A (6).

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

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LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

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PERSONNEL:

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POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

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