| 1 | House Resolution |
| 2 | A resolution designating June 2, 2007, as "Take a Kid |
| 3 | Boating Day." |
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| 5 | WHEREAS, "Take a Kid Boating Day" provides Floridians an |
| 6 | opportunity to make a positive impact in a child's life through |
| 7 | a day of boating, and |
| 8 | WHEREAS, "Take a Kid Boating Day" gives children a hands-on |
| 9 | opportunity to learn about sailing, motor boating, and fishing |
| 10 | while developing an appreciation and knowledge of an integral |
| 11 | thread in the fabric of Florida's economy and culture, and |
| 12 | WHEREAS, many young Floridians would benefit from being |
| 13 | exposed to the beautiful marine environment that Florida |
| 14 | provides in order to gain a sense of the real value and beauty |
| 15 | of one of the state's leading industries, while developing the |
| 16 | knowledge and appreciation for maritime activities, and |
| 17 | WHEREAS, "Take a Kid Boating Day" can provide hope, |
| 18 | encouragement, knowledge, solid values, and the opportunity to |
| 19 | experience a tranquil way of life for Florida's youngest |
| 20 | citizens, and |
| 21 | WHEREAS, the Take a Kid Boating Foundation works to pair |
| 22 | willing boaters with children in need of mentoring to create a |
| 23 | day of boating that will spark an interest and a lifetime of |
| 24 | love for one of Florida's leading recreational pastimes, opening |
| 25 | the doors of possibility for countless children, NOW, THEREFORE, |
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| 27 | Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of |
| 28 | Florida: |
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| 30 | That the Florida House of Representatives designates June |
| 31 | 2, 2007, as "Take a Kid Boating Day." |
| 32 | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be |
| 33 | presented to the Take a Kid Boating Foundation as a tangible |
| 34 | token of the sentiments expressed herein. |