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No. 97-36
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
RECOGNIZING MORT HANSON
SEA TURTLE PATROL COORDINATOR, DUVAL COUNTY
WHEREAS, for 18 years Mort Hanson has generously contributed his time and
effort in patrolling the oceanfront of the Mayport Naval Station, Hanna Park, and the three
beaches Communities for the purpose of monitoring and protecting Sea Turtles and their
nests; and
WHEREAS, Sea Turtle nesting begins in April and extends through August, and
hatchlings emerge from July until November 1st. During the nesting time Mort Hanson
patrols the beach two times per day, in the early morning hours and in the evening. He
inspects existing nests and tries to find any new nests. At times it is necessary to be on the
beach on other occasions to aid a nesting sea turtle or a hatchling release. He places
protective fencing around the nests, thus protecting them from harm; and
WHEREAS, in his capacity as Sea Turtle Patrol Coordinator Mort Hanson works
hand in hand with the Department of Environmental Protection. Injured and dead turtles are
found and an effort is made to discover the cause of injury or death for educational purposes,
enhanced knowledge, and understanding of the harmful elements that affect the Sea Turtle.
Injured turtles are taken to Marineland, nursed back to health, and released back into the
environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Atlantic Beach City
Commission wishes to recognize the outstanding service and contributions of Mort Hanson
for the care and preservation of the Sea Turtle, which contributes to the quality of life in
Atlantic Beach.
Adopted by the City Commission of Atlantic Beach, Florida, this 13th day of
October, 1997.
Lyman T. Fletcher, Mayor
John S. Meserve, Commissioner Mike Borno, Commissioner
Suzanne Shaughnessy, Commissioner Steven M. Rosenbloom, Commissioner