| 1 | Representative Proctor offered the following: |
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| 3 | Amendment |
| 4 | Between lines 12 and 13 insert: |
| 5 | WHEREAS, the Legislature recognizes the tremendous |
| 6 | contributions of the Florida National Guard in their service to |
| 7 | our country and the protection of our freedoms, and |
| 8 | WHEREAS, in addition to their overseas and regular military |
| 9 | service, the Florida National Guard has been a steadfast force |
| 10 | of stability and assistance for Florida's residents in every |
| 11 | natural disaster, and |
| 12 | WHEREAS, leaving behind their families, civilian |
| 13 | employment, and businesses during times of crisis when the needs |
| 14 | and resources of all Floridians were greatly tested, these |
| 15 | citizen-soldiers have been at the forefront of statewide |
| 16 | emergency and rescue efforts, volunteering their tireless |
| 17 | response to floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and severe storms, |
| 18 | and |
| 19 | WHEREAS, when at home, the honorable men and women serving |
| 20 | our state should be encouraged to relax and spend time with |
| 21 | their families and to enjoy their well-deserved respite from |
| 22 | their many commitments and duties, and |
| 23 | WHEREAS, with the intent of showing our great pride and |
| 24 | respect for the men and women of our National Guard and to |
| 25 | return some token of our debt to these heroes, NOW, THEREFORE, |