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Home My WebLink About2015-041RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 041 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS URGING THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT TO SUPPORT KEEPING THE NATIONAL NAVY UDT-SEAL MUSEUM IN FT. PIERCE, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is the only museum dedicated solely to preserving the history of the U.S. Navy SEALS and their predecessors, including the Underwater Demolition Teams, Naval Combat Demolition Units, Office of Strategic Services Maritime Units and Amphibious Scouts and Raiders; and WHEREAS, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum is located in Ft. Pierce, Florida, properly situated in proximity of the historic beaches where the first volunteers for Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams, the forefathers of today's SEALs, trained to assault the beaches of Normandy and Southern France in Europe and numerous islands throughout the Pacific; including preparations for the invasion of Japan; and WHEREAS, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum provides the public the opportunity to explore the history of these legendary maritime special operations warriors, get up close and hands-on with the specialized equipment used by Navy SEAL Teams—from the first operations of their legacy units during World War II to today's high tech, high stakes missions; and WHEREAS, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum has on display rare and unusual artifacts from some of the SEALs' most renowned and dangerous missions; and WHEREAS, the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum not only promotes public education by providing the opportunity to explore the history of the Navy SEALs, but also honors at the SEAL Memorial those who have fallen and cares for those warriors' families through the Trident House Charities; and WHEREAS, recently there have been calls to move the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum away from its historic location to Norfolk, Virginia, or Coronado, California; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges the Florida Legislature and the Governor Rick Scott to support legislation and provide any necessary financial support to keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce and in Florida, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, THAT: Section 1. The above "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct, and are hereby adopted as findings of the Board. F , ,�e ., �� ;F.,,:k.,,, rr." L,,,,�s,g .�,�� rs,t ., ,,,,,–A", S..,, u.rum,, Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2015- o41 Section 2. The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County urges the Florida Legislature and the Governor Rick Scott to support legislation and provide any necessary financial support to keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce and in Florida. Section 3. A certified copy of this resolution shall be provided to the Governor Rick Scott, the Speaker of the House, the President of the Senate and the Indian River County Legislative Delegation. The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Solari , and seconded by Commissioner zorc , and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Wesley S. Davis Aye Vice Chairman Bob Solari Ay Commissioner Joseph E. Flescher AVP Commissioner Tim Zorc T<>o Commissioner Peter D. O'Bryan Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 17th day of March, 2015. ATTEST: Jeffrey I, Smith, Clerk of M Clerk BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONE :FSS►o'-'-" •• INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA oak By: Wesley S. Davis, Chairman 41t 1. BCC approval date: March 2015 '�.oig•;; niE�c�` �' Approved as to form and legal sufficiency: By: Dylan Reingold, County Attorney «,mr ,.,�a ;,:NFk.�,.�e.„., �� ,, �� e.<U<e..,,u,,,,�.., Nv.�,.,,u.eum�„ Page 2 of 2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wesley S. Davis Chainnan District 1 Bob Solari Vice Chairman District 5 The Honorable Rick Scott Governor of the State of Florida Executive Office of Governor Rick Scott 400 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399 j�V ER r pG Joseph E. Flescher 4 District 2 Tim Zorc * * District 3 �ORTO Q' Peter D. O'Bryan District 4 March 17, 2015 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Governor Scott: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 27'' Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wesley S. Davis Chairman District 1 Bob Solari Vice Chairman District 5 The Honorable Steve Crisafulli Speaker of the House Capitol Office 420 The Capitol 402 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 323991300 VER c Joseph E. Flescher District 2 Tim Zorc * * District 3 ORTD Peter D. O'Bryan District 4 March 17, 2015 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Speaker Crisafulli: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 271n Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 'BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wesley S. Davis Chairman District 1 Bob Solari Vice Chairman District 5 The Honorable Andy Gardiner The Florida Senate Office of Senate President 404 S. Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 LVER C,OG Joseph E. Flescher O District 2 a� -010 Tim Zorc * * District 3 ORS Q' Peter D. O'Bryari District 4 March 17, 2015 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Senate President Gardiner: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 27tl Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 'BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS March 17, 2015 The Honorable Debbie Mayfield Indian River County Legislative Delegation Chair 317 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Representative Mayfield: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, hairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 271h Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 A Ell c -el Wesley S. Davis Joseph E. Flescher Chairman Z a District 2 District 1 Tim Zorc Bob Solari * * �ORI�Q' District 3 Vice Chairman District 5 Peter D. O'Bryan District 4 March 17, 2015 The Honorable Debbie Mayfield Indian River County Legislative Delegation Chair 317 House Office Building 402 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1300 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Representative Mayfield: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, hairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 271h Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS March 17, 2015 The Honorable Thad Altman Indian River County Legislative Delegation Vice -Chair 314 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Senator Altman: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 27h Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 AVER �,o Wesley S. Davis G Joseph E. Flescher ,� District 2 Chairman District 1 Tim Zorc * * District 3 Bob Solari Vice Chairman ORT�Q' Peter D. O'Bryan District 5 District 4 March 17, 2015 The Honorable Thad Altman Indian River County Legislative Delegation Vice -Chair 314 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 Re: Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Senator Altman: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 27h Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Wesley S. Davis Chairman District 1 Bob Solari Vice Chairman District 5 The Honorable Joe Negron Indian River County Legislative Delegation 412 Senate Office Building 404 South Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100 vER r pG Joseph E. Flescher Q District 2 z -010 Tirn Zorc * * District 3 ORIO Q' Peter D. O'Bryan District 4 March 17, 2015 Re- Indian River County Resolution in Support of Keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft. Pierce Dear Senator Negron: At its meeting of March 17, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County adopted a resolution urging your support in keeping the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Ft Pierce. A certified copy of the resolution is enclosed for your consideration. nhm enclosure Yours truly, Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County 1801 27" Street, Building A Vero Beach, FL 32960 (772) 226-1490