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1 RESOLUTION NO. R08- C 33
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3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF
4 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, SUPPORTING THE
5 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS'
6 COMMUNITIES FOR A LIFETIME INITIATIVE;
7 PROVIDNG AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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11 WHEREAS, the City of Boynton Beach supports the Florida Department of Elder
12 Affairs' Communities for a Lifetime initiative to make Florida a friendlier place for people
13 of all ages, that they may be as independent as long as possible, and remain in their homes
14 and in the communities they love; and
15 WHEREAS, the State of Florida has the highest percentage of elders of any state in
16 the nation and our elder population will continue to increase, reaching numbers without
17 precedent in the first part of XXI Century; and
18 WHEREAS, in order to allow all residents to maintain their dignity, security and
19 independence, communities must evaluate, assess and modify their infrastructures to create a
20 Community for a Lifetime; and
21 WHEREAS, Boynton Beach and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs share the
22 vision and responsibility to improve the life of all citizens so they can prepare for and enjoy
23 aging in place throughout their life; and
24 WHEREAS, in order to achieve our mutual goals, cities and counties should begin
25 to build together a place free of physical, emotional and social barriers.
26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
27 THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA THAT:
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Section 1.
The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as
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Section 2.
That the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach agrees that
5 our community will make every effort to first evaluate and later remove barriers to create a
6 Community for a Lifetime.
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Section 3.
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
8 PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Boynton Beach, this ~ Day of
9 March, 2008.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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Commissioner - Woodrow ~
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Commissioner - Marlene Ross
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