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WHEREAS, The Economic Development Commission of Florida's Space
Coast is officially launching a County -wide "Space Coast Salutes our Military"
recognition campaign to encourage regional awareness in appreciation of our United
States Armed Forces and their family members who have an economic impact of
$1.1 B in FY 2017/2018 and military retirees residing in Brevard County, who
receive over $992.8M in military pensions; and
WHEREAS, Brevard County is home to Patrick Air Force Base, Cape
Canaveral Air Force Station, the 45th Space Wing, Naval Ordinance Test Unit,
Florida Air National Guard, the United States Coast Guard and numerous military
organizations and their families, all of whom strengthen our community, economy
and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize, honor and encourage the
dedication and commitment of members of the United States Armed Forces in
serving the United States; and
WHEREAS, building partnerships between the public/private sector, our
Military personnel and their families solidifies our commitment to, and our
appreciation of, the United States Armed Forces in preserving our freedoms.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert E. Hoog, Mayor of the City of Cape
Canaveral, Brevard County, Florida, do hereby Proclaim that the City of Cape
Canaveral joins the Economic Development Commission in
CELEBRATING OUR MILITARY AND SUPPORTING
THE "SPACE COAST SALUTES OUR MILITARY"
BUMPER STICKER CAMPAIGN
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