Okaloosa County BOCC — May 4, 2013 — reading text

8.1.b Packet Pg. 249 Attachment: C12-1962-COR (1524 : FDACS Commodities Grant Renewal SY 2013-2014)  8.2 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: April 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: Dino J. Villani SUBJECT: Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation DEPARTMENT: Public Safety BCC DISTRICT: All STATEMENT OF ISSUE: Request approval of the Proclamation designating the week of May 19-25, 2013 as Emergency Medical Services Week. BACKGROUND: National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to publicize safety and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's front line. May 19-25, 2013 has been designated as EMS Week with the theme, "EMS: One Mission, One Team." OPTIONS: Approve/Disapprove. RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the Proclamation. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 250  8.2.a PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE THE WEEK OF MAY 19-25, 2013, AS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and Attachment: PROCLAMATION - EMS WEEK 2013 (1528 : Emergency Medical Services Week Proclamation) WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; NOW, THEREFORE, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners in recognition of this event do hereby proclaim the week of May 19-25, 2013, as: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK with the theme, EMS: One Mission, One Team, and encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA _______________________________________ Don R. Amunds, Chairman ATTEST: CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT ___________________________ Don W. Howard Packet Pg. 251  8.3 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA REQUEST DATE: April 2, 2013 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board FROM: James D. Curry SUBJECT: Proclamation for Doolittle Raider Days DEPARTMENT: County Administrator BCC DISTRICT: All BACKGROUND: The remaining heroes of the famous "Doolittle Raiders" will attend festivities sponsored by Beach Community Bank of Fort Walton Beach, FL and the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce on their 71st Anniversary Reunion - The Farewell Tribute, from April 17 through 20, 2013. Included in these events are several B-25 flights, a parade, and a Doolittle Raider Museum Dedication Ceremony. All events are listed in the attached flyer from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of Proclamation of "Doolittle Raider Days" in Okaloosa County. RECOMMENDED BY: APPROVED BY: James D. Curry, County Administrator Packet Pg. 252  8.3.a PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners are pleased to commend the Doolittle Raiders on their reunion for the Seventy-first Anniversary of the Doolittle Raid, cele- brated with festivities in Okaloosa County, on April 17-20, 2013; and Attachment: Doolittle Raiders proclamation (1536 : Proclamation for Doolittle Raider Days) WHEREAS, On April 18, 1942, sixteen U.S. Army Air Force B-25 bombers, led by Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle, launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet and success- fully attacked Tokyo and four other cities on the Japanese mainland, but due to the extreme range of the mission and lack of fuel, all of the aircraft were forced to crash land in China and Russia, resulting in the capture of eight airmen, four of whom did not make it home. The Seventy-first An- niversary of this unprecedented mission will be celebrated with festivities in Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, The team that participated in this heroic raid trained in B-25 Mitchell bomb- ers at Eglin Air Force Base and Duke Field in Okaloosa County; and WHEREAS, Okaloosa County officially renamed Highway 285 in Okaloosa and Walton County “Doolittle Raiders Highway” on January 5, 2011, to significantly showcase our history and recognize these extraordinary men of our community and our nation. WHEREAS, Recognition of this memorable event is a fitting tribute to the members of the Doolittle Raiders. The unit's accomplishments are a justifiable source of pride and an excellent reflection on its former officers and crew and on the U.S. Air Force; and WHEREAS, The heroic traditions of our armed forces are an important part of our na- tion's heritage, and all those who served with the Doolittle Raiders earned the respect and admira- tion of their comrades and provided a valuable service to our country and established a record of achievement that stands as a hallmark worthy of emulation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, that we do hereby proclaim April 17th through April 20th of 2013 as DOOLITTLE RAIDER DAYS IN OKALOOSA COUNTY DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2013. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ DON R. AMUNDS CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD Packet Pg. 253  8.3.b Attachment: Doolittle Raiders Flyer (1536 : Proclamation for Doolittle Raider Days) Another Fine Event from your Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Packet Pg. 254  8.3.b Doolittle Raider 71st Anniversary Reunion April 16-21, 2013 Fort Walton Beach, FL “The Farewell Tribute” Tuesday, April 16 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM B 25 flights at Destin Airport—Featuring: Panchito, Killer B, Special Delivery, Georgie's Gal & Yellow Rose. Public invited to view and visit with the crews for free. Rides will be $425, rotational basis, no advance reservations necessary. Wednesday, April 17 Attachment: Doolittle Raiders Flyer (1536 : Proclamation for Doolittle Raider Days) 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM B 25 Flights at Destin Airport 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Doolittle Raider Museum Dedication ceremony: NWFSC 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM Air Force Armament Museum/Press Conference 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM * Followed by Autograph Session *Times subject to change Thursday, April 18 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM B 25 flights at Destin Airport 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM Public Lunch: “The Mess Hall” NW Florida Fairgrounds—Tickets $35 Guest Speaker: Rear Adm. Don Quinn, NAS Pensacola; Doolittle Historian CV Glines Featuring Raider Q&A (There will be no autograph opportunities for attendees not on the “Meet the Heroes” package) Friday, April 19 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM B 25 flights at Destin Airport 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Raider family luncheon honoring WWII veterans—Tickets $35 Guest speakers: CV Glines/Doolittle Historian and Gen. Gary L. North (There will be no autograph opportunities at this Friday luncheon) 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Air Force Armament Museum: Autograph Session: Book/print sales 6:00 PM “Thirty Seconds over the Emerald Coast -- A Salute to the Raiders Fly By” Aircraft will begin flying shortly after 6PM Host location: The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island offering dinner specials Saturday, April 20 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM B 25 static display at Destin Airport—no flights 11:00 AM Parade of Heroes--Our Community Salute to the Military--Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach Sponsored by Beach Community Bank 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Crawfish Boil at Uptown Station 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM B 25 flights at Destin Airport PM “The Victory Celebration Dinner” (Sold Out) Sunday, April 21/Monday, April 22 9:00AM - 1:00 PM B 25 flights at Destin Airport Lodging Doolittle Raiders Room Reservations