Okaloosa County BOCC — February 18, 2014 — Dept of Health Proclamation

P ROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health, formally the State Board of Health, was established 125 years ago on February 20, 1889 to control the devastating epidemics sweeping Florida; and WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County has faithfully served the health needs of Okaloosa County residents for more than seventy years; and WHEREAS, Liza Jackson and the Women’s Club worked tirelessly to lay the groundwork for public health in our community until the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County was formed in 1941; and WHEREAS, the dedicated public health professionals who work for the Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County continue to serve the needs of our community by providing health services, monitoring and responding to emerging health threats, and promoting healthy choices for all who live, work, and play in Okaloosa County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County that we do hereby proclaim our recognition of the 125th Anniversary of Florida Public Health along with our Public Health Hero, Liza Jackson, and ask that all residents join us in extending our sincere gratitude to the staff of the Florida Department of Health and dedicated county residents, past and present, for their commitment to the people of our communities during these one hundred and twenty-five years. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of February 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, JR. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT