Diverting flow of Hyacinths
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RES 0 L UTI 0 N
(RESOLUTION REGARDING SUGGESTED
PLAN FOR DIVERTING THE FLOW OF
HYACINTHS INTO THE WATERS OF
LAKE WORTH)
WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Commissioners
of the Toml of Boynton, Palm Beach County, Florida, and
others interested in the welfare of said municipality, through
the public press, that some attempt is being made by Mr. R.
L. Horsman, Postmaster of Lake Worth, Florida, and perhaps
others, to secure federal funds to be used in reestablishing
the canal system of at least the eastern portion of Palm
Beach County, for the apparent purpose of diverting the flow
of hyacinths into the waters of Lake Worth, and .
WHEREAS IT is the opinion of the Commissioners of the
Toml of Boynton, Palm Beach County, Florida, and likewise
the opinion of many of the residents of said tOMl, that the
suggested plan as the same appears in the public press
would be greatly detrimental aln haMnful to the health,
welfare, and comfort of the citizens of the Town of Boynton,
if carried to completion,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Commission of the Town
of Boynton, Palm Beach County, Florida, in session assembled,
that the plan suggested by Mr. R. L. Horsman, Postmaster,
or that any plan similar thereto, be alID the same is hereby
opposed and condelillled.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Senator Claude Pepper,
United States Senator from the State of Florida, be requested
to oppose said suggested plan, and that a copy of this re-
solution be forwarded by the Clerk of the Cooonission to
Senator Claude Pepper, Washington, D. C.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Okeechobee Flood Control District; one
copy to the Lake Worth Drainage District; and one copy to
the COl~~ission of the City of Lake Worth, Florida.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Commission of the Town
of BO~lton, Palm Beach County, Florida, this the 7th
day of June, A.D. 1938.
Signed M. A.. Weaver
Mayor
Signed N. M. Weems
ATTEST:
Signed A. V. Peterson
Signed A. V. Peterson C ounni s s i one rs
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