Florida Senate - 2013                            (NP)    SR 1414
       
       
       
       By Senator Evers
       
       
       
       
       2-01734-13                                            20131414__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing Bay County on the occasion of
    3         its centennial celebration.
    4  
    5         WHEREAS, Bay County was established on July 1, 1913,
    6  following the signing of its charter on April 24, 1913, and
    7         WHEREAS, Bay County is located in the heart of Florida’s
    8  Great Northwest, with 27 miles of sugar white sandy beaches
    9  overlooking the beautiful, emerald-green waters of the Gulf of
   10  Mexico, and
   11         WHEREAS, with 270 square miles of water, Bay County’s
   12  pristine lakes, springs, streams, and the magnificent St.
   13  Andrews Bay provide excellent fishing, water sports, and other
   14  recreational activities, as well as one of the most ecologically
   15  diverse areas in this great state, and
   16         WHEREAS, with a total of 1,033 square miles, Bay County’s
   17  beautiful beaches and diverse inland areas attract 8 million
   18  visitors from around the globe each year and also boast an
   19  educated and enthusiastic workforce that creates a vibrant
   20  business environment, and
   21         WHEREAS, Bay County is composed of seven incorporated
   22  municipalities, Callaway, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Panama City,
   23  which is the county seat, Panama City Beach, Parker, and
   24  Springfield, and several unincorporated areas, and
   25         WHEREAS, Bay County has experienced impressive growth in
   26  population, from 11,407 in 1920 to about 170,000 in 2010, and
   27         WHEREAS, Bay County contributes significantly to this
   28  state’s overall economic well-being, rich history, and cultural
   29  diversity, NOW, THEREFORE,
   30  
   31  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
   32  
   33         That we recognize Bay County’s proud past and bright future
   34  on the occasion of its centennial celebration and honor the
   35  residents, community leaders, and elected officials of Bay
   36  County as they celebrate its rich history along beautiful St.
   37  Andrews Bay.
   38         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
   39  presented to the chairman of the Board of County Commissioners
   40  of Bay County as a tangible token of the sentiments expressed in
   41  this resolution.