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WHEREAS, Gopher Tortoise Day is observed annually by the Gopher
Tortoise Council and many municipalities across Florida on April 10th; and
WHEREAS, Gopher Tortoises have been living on the planet for between 500
thousand to 2 million years; and
WHEREAS, the Gopher Tortoise is listed by the State of Florida and the
Federal Government as Threatened throughout parts of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Gopher Tortoise is considered a "keystone species" which
means if it were to be removed, the ecosystem that relies on its presence would
drastically suffer; and
WHEREAS, the Gopher Tortoise's burrow protects more than 350
commensal species, some of which are also listed as Threatened; and
WHEREAS, the Gopher Tortoise's habitat needs protection; and having
Gopher Tortoises and other species in the City of Cape Canaveral helps to sustain
our area's ecology and provide people with a source of joy and appreciation for
nature;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida, do hereby proclaim April 10, 2018 as
GOPHER TORTOISE DAY
in the City of Cape Canaveral and encourage all residents to help protect this species
through education and awareness.
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