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Florida Senate - 2001 (NP) SR 2246
By Senator Smith
5-1677-01
1 Senate Resolution No. ____
2 A resolution honoring the Florida National
3 Guard and recognizing April 3, 2001, as Florida
4 National Guard Day.
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6 WHEREAS, the Florida National Guard is the military arm
7 of the Governor and the people of the great State of Florida,
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9 WHEREAS, whenever there is a crisis or an emergency,
10 the Florida National Guard stands ready to immediately respond
11 to a call from the Governor, and
12 WHEREAS, the citizens of Florida can always be assured
13 that, when called to protect their lives and property, the
14 Florida National Guard will respond, prepared to accomplish
15 any task or mission, and
16 WHEREAS, the Florida National Guard deployed on January
17 26, 2001, for Operation Swift Suppression to fight wildfires
18 throughout the State of Florida and are still on duty, and
19 WHEREAS, elements of the 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation
20 (ATK HEL) deployed on July 6, 2000, for 6 months in the
21 continued defense of the nation of Kuwait, and
22 WHEREAS, the 125th Fighter Wing deployed October 17,
23 2000, to November 11, 2000, for Operation Southern Watch, and
24 WHEREAS, as the 2001 hurricane season approaches, the
25 Florida National Guard richly deserves recognition for its
26 past successes while its members stand ready to meet any
27 future crisis, NOW THEREFORE,
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29 Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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Florida Senate - 2001 (NP) SR 2246
5-1677-01
1 That the Florida Senate recognizes the valiant and
2 faithful service of the members of the Florida National Guard.
3 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida Senate salutes
4 the Florida National Guard for its significant contributions
5 and constant readiness by recognizing April 3, 2001, as
6 Florida National Guard Day in the state.
7 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution,
8 with the Seal of the Senate affixed, be presented to Major
9 General Ronald O. Harrison, Adjutant General of Florida, as a
10 tangible token of the sentiments of the Florida Senate.
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