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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 01/09/2010 - Stacey Ann Boe Memorial FundWHEREAS, The government of the City of Milton is founded upon active citizen involvement and relies on the community for establishing a vision of how the various City departments will evolve during these formative years; and WHEREAS, Over the past few years, Milton Fire Department has developed a unique skill in its Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue unit (or "TLAER"), which has served the community and the surrounding jurisdiction in affecting the rescue of numerous trapped or stranded animals, including several horses rescued in Sandy Springs' Huntcliff Subdivision during the September 2009 floods ; and WHEREAS, Community support for this highly specialized function has proven an essential partner in bringing the TLAER unit to their current level of proficiency, including the purchase of life-sized horse mannequin, which is an essential training tool; and WHEREAS, In support of this essential training mannequin (affectionately known as "Lucky the Horse"), the Stacey Ann Boe Memorial Fund has made a generous contribution toward the Fire Department's purchase of "Lucky," thereby positively contributing to the further formation of Milton's unique character. NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby proclaim and applaud the Stacey Ann Boe Memorial Fund, Nancy and Ralph Boe, and its benefactors for this generous support and do urge all citizens to join in this celebration. Given under my hand and Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on the 6th day of January, 2010. Joe Lockwood, ayor (Seal)