CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE

 

PROCLAMATION

 

            WHEREAS, Florida’s natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches attract residents and visitors from around the world; and

 

            WHEREAS, clean and sustainable water resources are vital to Florida’s environment, economy and quality of life; and

 

            WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida’s drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment; and

 

            WHEREAS, Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water, and the future of Florida depends greatly upon the availability of water; and

 

            WHEREAS, the State of Florida, together with local partners, are investing billions of dollars to develop alternative water supplies, clean up stormwater pollution, restore rivers, lakes and springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment; and

 

            WHEREAS, all water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to reduce water use and protect Florida’s water resources;

 

            WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District, in collaboration and coordination with local governments, utilities, businesses, agriculture, environmental organizations, recreational, sports and lodging facilities and other parties with an interest in water use are developing a comprehensive and long-term water conservation program for South Florida to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating April as Florida’s Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state’s precious water resources;

 

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of North Lauderdale do hereby proclaim the month of April as

 

Water Conservation Month

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the City of North Lauderdale, this 27th day of March, 2008.

 

 

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MAYOR JACK BRADY