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WHEREAS, the foundation of our vibrant community lies within its surrounding
natural environment, critical ecosystems, and unique beauty; and
WHEREAS, the protection of this environmental capital is of great significance to
the liability and resilience of the City of Cape Canaveral; and
WHEREAS, human -induced stressors can threaten the fragility of the adjacent
Banana River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean and risk the socio-economic prosperity of
residents and business owners; and
WHEREAS, on the morning of June 29, 2023, a material spill was reported to City
Staff, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) at Port Canaveral, the Brevard County Sheriff's
Office (BCSO), and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP); and
WHEREAS, the USCG quickly took command of the situation, with the dedicated
assistance of the FDEP and BCSO, in order to clean up the spill; and
WHEREAS, throughout the day City Staff worked closely with USCG personnel to
coordinate up-to-date public messaging across various media platforms; and
WHEREAS, by the end of the day, cleanup operations were complete with minimal
interference to residents and beachgoers and the environment before the busy July 4th
weekend; and
WHEREAS, these efforts fall in line with the selfless and committed nature of those
who serve in these organizations as they continue to make a difference in the daily lives
of residents within the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard County, the state of Florida, and
across the nation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Wes Morrison, Mayor of the City of Cape Canaveral, Brevard
County, Florida, do hereby proclaim and invite the citizens of the City of Cape Canaveral
to honor the
BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
for services provided to the community during their response to the June 29, 2023,
beachside oil spill response.
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