Resolution 2017-214 RESOLUTION NO.2017-214
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,ENDORSING THE DEDICATION OF THE
PORTION OF INTERSTATE 75 FROM MILE MARKER 110 TO THE
BROWARD COUNTY LINE AS THE "SUBMARINE VETERANS
MEMORIAL HIGHWAY."
WHEREAS, the United States Navy Submarine force has protected and defended our
country for over 115 years; and
WHEREAS, the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI) have a national
organization established for the purpose, "To Perpetuate the memory of our shipmates who gave
their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country;"and
WHEREAS,the Naples Base, USSVI, has been active in the Collier County area for the last
five (5) years demonstrating community service in their Kaps for Kids and Scouting recognition
programs; and
WHEREAS,the Naples Base submarine float has been recognized throughout the county in
support of parades, veterans, and patriotic events; and
WHEREAS, the Naples Base, USSVI wishes to petition the State of Florida to dedicate the
portion of Interstate 75 from Mile Marker 110 to the Broward County line as the "Submarine
Veterans Memorial Highway."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that this Board endorses the Naples
Base,USSVI petition for recognition and dedication of the portion of Interstate 75 from Mile Marker
110 to the Broward County line as the "Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway."
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion,second,and majority vote favoring same this
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ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DWIGHT E. BROCK,CLERK COLLIE' C, TY, FLORIDA
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