Okaloosa County BOCC — October 7, 2014 — 10-7-14 WFRPC 50 years 2014 — reading text

P ROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the West Florida Regional Planning Council was formed as the third regional planning coun- cil in the State of Florida in 1964; and WHEREAS, the mission of the West Florida Regional Planning Council is to provide professional plan- ning, coordinating and advisory services to local governments, state and federal agencies and the public in order to preserve and enhance quality of life in Northwest Florida; and WHEREAS, local governments throughout the Region recognize the need for regional coordination to address community issues that extend beyond the county and municipal boundaries; and WHEREAS, the West Florida Regional Planning Council has engaged in strategic regional planning, com- prehensive economic develop strategic planning, emergency preparedness planning, transportation planning, envi- ronmental planning and education, and intergovernmental review activities to coordinate planning for the future of the Region; and WHEREAS, for the past 50 years, the West Florida Regional Planning Council has brought together local governments and gubernatorial appointees to provide a venue for analyzing issues, resolving problems, and sharing solutions among the seven jurisdictions of Bay, Escambia, Holmes, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Washington Counties; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, do hereby proclaim that October 20, 2014, is the celebration of the West Florida Regional Planning Council 50th Anniversary in Okaloosa County and recognizes its contributions in advancing the regional agenda. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of October, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, Jr. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT