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0 B06K jS 'rt,Gf 16~ 0 0 2 <br />P R O C L A M A T I O N <br />Hunting and fishing have always been an important part of the <br />American tradition. While these activities may no longer be <br />necessary for survival - as they were in the early days of the nation <br />- they are still relevant today. <br />Sportsmen and sportswomen recognize the critical role of habitat <br />- quantity and quality of air, land, water, adequate cover or <br />shelter, appropriate space, and sufficient arrangement - for the <br />existence of all living things. For over 100 years, they have been <br />in the forefront of the conservation movement. Not content with <br />merely vocalizing their support, hunters and anglers requested <br />special fees and taxes on their equipment to pay for scientific <br />research, habitat acquisition and improvement, education, and <br />enforcement. Over the years, funds raised total over $18 billion for <br />conservation. <br />Programs financed by the hunters and anglers have led to the <br />dramatic comeback of many wildlife species. These included game <br />species such as the wild turkey, tundra swan, snow geese, ducks, and <br />white-tailed deer. However, these efforts also helped the comeback <br />also included non-game species as well including the bald eagle, <br />other raptors, songbirds, shore birds, alligators, fur bearers, and <br />others. <br />As individuals and through their organizations, hunters and <br />anglers volunteer countless hours of their own time for local <br />conservation projects and to raise even more funds for conservation. <br />We would like to take this opportunity to commend responsible <br />hunters and anglers for their efforts on behalf of wildlife and for <br />their contributions to conservation. <br />Therefore, we the Commissioners of Lee County, do proclaim <br />Saturday, September 23, 1995, as Hunting and Fishing Day in Lee <br />County. <br />We call upon our citizens to join with hunters, anglers, and <br />other responsible conservationists to ensure the wise and proper <br />management of our natural resources to benefit future generations. <br />Commissioner Moretz seconded the motion, and upon a vote, the results <br />were as follows: <br />Aye: Cox, Dossenbach, Garner, Matthews, Moretz and Reives <br />Nay: None <br />The Chairman ruled the motion had been adopted unanimously. <br />2 <br />