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AGENDA ITEM #2A
JULY 10, 2006
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WHEREAS, Naval Station Mayport was commissioned in December 1942 and has been
an integral part of the Atlantic Beach community for more than 60 years; and
WHEREAS, many of Atlantic Beach's citizens are on active duty or retired from the
United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, the Navy as an employer of many Atlantic Beach residents, contributes
greatly to the economic well being of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Atiantic Beach has greatly benefited from the countless
volunteer hours that the military personnel, squadrons and tenant commands from Naval Station
~„ Mayport have given back to our community, including the excellent partnerships with our local
schools tutoring and mentoring programs; and
~„ WHEREAS, Naval` Station MayporE has been a responsible neighbor in working with
Ioca1 agencies to ensure public trust and protection of the environment; and
WHEREAS, .the City of Atlantic Beach and its citizens wish to recognize, honor and
acknowledge all the men .and women in uniform for their sacrifice and preservation of our
American way of life; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Donald M. Wolfson, Mayor of the City of
Atlantic Beach, Florida, on behalf of the citizens of Atlantic Beach, wish to thank the military
i;ersor~el assigned to Naval Station Mayport for their service to our nation and our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have set my
hand and caused the Official Seal of the City
of Atlantic Beach to be affixed this
l Ot~ day of July, 2006
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.Donald M. Wolfson
MAYOR