HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1979-19 Asking Governor and Legislature to Aid in the Conservation of EnergyRESOLUTION NO. 19-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THE
FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO AID IN THE CONSERVATION OF ENERGY BY PROHIBIT-
ING BUSINESSES FROM BEING OPEN ON EITHER SUNDAY OR MONDAY.
WHEREAS, the energy crisis in the United States and the State
of Florida is a major cause of inflation, is deteriorating the balance
of payments with foreign countries, and is an assault on the finite
sources of petroleum and other fossil fuels; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the citizens of
Florida that reasonable measures be taken to reduce the use of energy;
and
WHEREAS, the members of the Village Council of North Palm
Beach, Florida, believe a reasonable way to aid in the conservation of
energy is to mandate the closing of all commercial establishments on
either Sunday or Monday, in that not only will this reduce by one -
seventh the use of electrical and gas energy by commercial establishments
(except recreation or restaurant establishments), but further will
reduce the use of gasoline by shoppers from seven to six days a week;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Governor Robert Graham and the Florida Legislature
are hereby requested to initiate and take all steps which will result
in commercial establishments
establishments) in the State
or Monday in the interest of
(except recreation or restaurant
of Florida being closed on either Sunday
promoting the health and welfare of the
citizens of the State of Florida by a major conservation of energy
program.
Section 2. The Governor is further requested to promote the
concept of this Resolution with governors of our neighboring states to
turn this into a national effort to conserve energy.
Section 3. The Village Clerk is directed to furnish copies
of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of Florida, the President
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of the Florida Senate, the Speaker of the Florida House of Repre-
sentatives and the Chairman of the Palm Beach County Legislative
Delegation.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately
upon passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 22ND DAY OF MARCH, 1979.
/s/ Jacquelyn Reedy
Deputy Village Clerk
/s/ W. H. Brown
MAYOR
/s/ Donald J. Kazimir
VICE MAYOR
/s/ Patsy B. Love
PRESIDENT PRO TEM
/s/ Al Moore
COUNCILMAN
/s/ V.A. Marks
COUNCILMAN