Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 04-25-06‎(regular)‎ — reading text

volunteer their time in their communities, representing the equivalent of over nine million full- time employees at a value of $239 billion; and WHEREAS, thousands of people volunteer tirelessly at the many charitable organizations in our community; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach relies on almost 800 volunteers to accomplish many important functions of our City, including those appointed by the City Council to serve on the Beautificationffree Committee, Board of Adjustment; Code Enforcement Board, CRA Board of Commissioners, Firefighters Retirement Fund Board, Police Officers Retirement Fund Board, Historic Sites and Structures Advisory Board, the Housing Authority, the Municipal Planning Board, the Vision Plan Stewardship Committee, the Golf Club Advisory Committee, and the Waterfronts Florida Partnership Committee; and WHEREAS, citizens of Fort Walton Beach and residents of our neighboring communities serve the City on " Friends" groups, encouraging our youth by acting as youth athletic coaches and cheerleading sponsors and improving our community by acting as event helpers, as emergency team volunteers, as golf marshals, and in many other capacities; and WHEREAS, many of the programs and functions of the City could not be accomplished without the dedication and commitment of our talented volunteers. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach, do hereby extend our appreciation to all who give their time and talents to our community for their dedicated volunteer service. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 25th day of April 2006. MA YOR MIKE ANDERSON  City of Fort Walton Beach ) 1 4 Amertca/ rM~ t/itb13~ 8eaut-" P!COCLAMA TION WHEREAS, Zane Bell served the City of Fort Walton Beach well, since February 8th of 1978, as the Custodial Worker, first at City Hall and finally at the Police Department; and WHEREAS, the performance of his duties and responsibilities were always marked by his dedication, hard wor~ and dependability. He has made numerous contributions to the City through his long hours of dedicated work; and WHEREAS, during his 28 years of employment with the City he has strongly contributed to the operation of the Police Department. His steadfast presence at the Police do, providing Department, tackling jobs and tasks that no one else wanted to do or could the Police maintain its outstanding support and assistance where needed, helped Department service to the citizens of our great City. His outstanding performance above and beyond resulted in his being nominated and selected as employee of the year at the Police Department in 1997; and st WHEREAS, Zane Bell retired from the City effective March 31 2006 and it has been said that he will devote his retirement years to spending time with his wife, visiting with family and friends, and resurrecting the Volkswagen Karmen Ghia to its once held status of acclaim. NOW, THEREFORE, I Mike Anderson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Fort Walton Beach do wish to state publicly that Zane Bell will be missed both professionally and personally, and I hereby extend our best wishes to ZANE BELL and his entire family for much success in the future. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fort Walton Beach to be affixed this 25th day of April 2006. k~ Mike Anderson, Mayor  Presented to Zane Bell 00 ../' < In Gratitude for Loyal and Dedicated Service from 2- 8- 78 To 3- 31- 06 Best Wishes Always II.. Student Award for Civic Excellence - April Awards The City of Fort Walton Beach Student Award for Civic Excellence is an award started last November which is given to one student each month from Fort Walton Beach and Choctawhatchee High Schools. The awards endeavor to recognize outstanding student leaders who are actively involved in government - especially within their school and this community. Tonight we will honor two exceptional high school seniors for the April Student Award for Civic Excellence - or, Student A.C. E. Choctawhatchee High School Senior Frederick " Derek" Carter is involved in the Student Advisory Council, Inner- Club Council, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, International Baccalaureate Program, and Student Council. He tutors IB students, along with students at Wright Elementary School. For the past two years, he has been a high school intern with Anchors, Smith & Grimsley. He will be graduating Summa Cum Laude inMay, and has been accepted into the United States Air Force Academy. Fort Walton Beach High School Senior David Williams is president of Inner- Club Council, president of the Speech and Debate team, officer in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and public relations st officer for the KEY Club. He placed 1 place in Policy Debate in the 2004 and 2005 Florida Forensics League Regional Competition AND the Florida Gulf Coast Catholic Forensics National Qualifier. He has in Youth in Government for four years, and is participated the current Parliamentarian for Teenage Republicans. Congratulations to both of you!  00 o o 1ft IL C I: v D I I: 0 i 1: 0 C 0 0 t EEC fit · 0 I)0 1: a - a a .- a CI 0 a 0 .. ( CD .. CI - E c: ..- U :: I 1;- . a::l- -=0 .~ I: CD "' en at 1; 1;'" w .... W .. II C c: o.l: a II .- .. 0) . --. aDO'" l: a CI) - a I: :. e- J: ..... a 1;; - l:1:: 0"'': fit I: - .- G>> - .!! ._~CD c: U -~. ltS II .. I:"' i 0 a w I: 0 = : . Q) ... I:. 0"' 0. flt_ CD .- CD _ co a.-- 0 I C - a.. W .. w lit - C 0 .'- . .. 1: .- fit .. 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