significant cultural heritage with roots in four centuries of rich colonial and national cultural development, and Whereas, the proposed park would help to protect valuable estuarine marshes, now therefore be it Resolved, That the Church Women United of Greater Jacksonville approves the establishment of the proposed Florida Frontier Rivers National Cultural Park and urges that the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives give their approval to this legislation at the earliest time possible and that local and state governments and agencies cooperate in every way possible to the accomplishment of this objective. HARRIET Z. GEBHARDT, President. RESOLUTION Whereas, there is pending in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives legislation that would establish the Florida Frontier Rivers National Cultural Park, and Whereas, a park embracing the three estuarine rivers in northeastern Florida-the Saint Johns, Nassau, and Saint Marys would unify a nationally significant cultural heritage with roots in four centuries of rich colonial and national cultural development, and Whereas, the proposed park would help to protect valuable estuarine marshes, now therefore be it Resolved, That the North Jacksonville Sertoma Club approves the establishment of the proposed Florida Frontier Rivers National Cultural Park and urges that the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives give their approval to this legislation at the earliest time possible and that local and state governments and agencies cooperate in every way possible to the accomplishment of this objective. JAMES B. WELLS, President. FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE ASSOCIATES, RESOLUTION Whereas, This association is dedicated to the interests of the public in the community which it serves, such interests including the conservation of the natural resources and the preservation of the history of this community; and Whereas, The site of the southernmost battle of the American Revolutionary War, the bi-centennial of which is to be recognized in 1976, is located within this community (The Battle of Thomas Creek, fought near the junction of Thomas Creek and the Nassau River on 17 May 1777) ; and Whereas, It is the feeling of the membership of this association that the natural woodland beauty of this site be preserved in a manner that would contribute to the history, education, knowledge, and image of the community and be of worthwhile service to the residents of and visitors to this community; now therefore be it Resolved, That legislation be passed to create the American Revolution's Southernmost Battlefield National Park in this northeastern section of Duval County, Florida, as presented to the United States Congress in H.R. 12424. Approved unanimously by action of the Board of Directors of the Consolidated Jacksonville Lodge No. 530, Fraternal Order of Police Associates, this ninth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventy A.D. JOHN F. MCLEOD, President. THE SERTOMA BREAKFAST CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE, INC., Jacksonville, Fla. RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SERTOMA BREAKFAST CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, INC. May 18, 1970 Whereas, Demands of a growing population encroach upon the nation's shrinking supply of native timberlands and wilderness, and Whereas, The Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board has cautioned that the community is deficient in its regional park areas and that, furthermore there is a need to preserve the historic lands of the area, and Whereas, The year 1976 will mark the 200th anniversary of our nation's War of Independence, calling attention to the fact that the southernmost battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Thomas Creek, occurred on May 17, 1777, near the junction of Thomas Creek and Nassau River, which is within the city limits of the City of Jacksonville, Florida, and Whereas, The whole area is a beautifully wooded wilderness virtually untouched and abounding in wildlife, yet is easily accessible, being located immediately adjacent to Interstate Highway 95, and Whereas, The preservation of this region would add to the nation's shrines and become a place of educational importance where school children could experience the excitement of America's struggle to become a nation, therefore Be it resolved that legislation be passed to create the American Revolution's Southernmost Battlefields National Park in this northeastern section of Duval County, Florida. (H.R. 12424 is the bill to accomplish this) Approved by the Board of Directors of the Sertoma Breakfast Club of Jacksonville, Florida, Incorporated, This 18th Day of May 1970. JAMES W. FIELDS, Its Secretary. KIWANIS CLUB OF JACKSONVILLE, RESOLUTION Whereas, There is pending in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives legislation that would establish the Florida Frontier Rivers National Cultural Park, and Whereas, A park embracing the three estuarine rivers in northeastern Florida-the Saint Johns, Nassau, and Saint Marys would unify a nationally significant cultural heritage with roots in four centuries of rich colonial and national cultural development, and Whereas, The proposed park would help to protect valuable estuarine marshes, now therefore be it Resolved, That the Kiwanis Club of Jacksonville approves the establishment of the proposed Florida Frontier Rivers National Cultural Park and urges that the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives give their approval to this legislation at the earliest time possible and that local and state governments and agencies cooperate in every way possible to the accomplishment of this objective. O. H. (SAM) HILL, President. THE CIVIC ROUND TABLE, Jacksonville, Fla. RESOLUTION Whereas, Demands of a growing population encroach upon the nation's shrinking supply of native timberlands and wilderness, and Whereas, The Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board has cautioned that the community is deficient in its regional park areas and that, furthermore, there is a need to preserve the historic lands of the area, and Whereas, The year 1976 will mark the 200th anniversary of our nation's War of Independence, calling attention to the fact that the southernmost battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Thomas Creek, occurred on May 17, 1777. near the junction of Thomas Creek and Nassau River which is within the city limits of Jacksonville, Florida, and Whereas, The whole area is a beautifully wooded wilderness virtually untouched and abounding in wildlife, yet it is easily accessible, being located immediately adjacent to the new Interstate Highway 95, and Whereas, The preservation of this region would add to the nation's shrines and become a place of educational importance where school children could experience the excitement of America's struggle to become a nation, therefore Be it resolved that legislation be passed to create the American Revolution's Southernmost Battlefields National Park in this northeastern section of Duval County, Florida (H.R. 12424 is the bill to accomplish this.) EVE SAUNDERS HEANEY. FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. RESOLUTION Whereas, preservation and administration of the Suwannee River in Georgia and Florida as part of the of the Wild-scenic Rivers System was placed for study and consideration as proscribed in Public Law 90-542, dated October 2, 1968, and Whereas, deadline for decision as to disposition of the Suwannee's status is October 2, 1970, and Whereas, the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., representing more than 30,000 members, has long been active in conservation and strongly favors keeping the Suwannee River as part of the National Wild-scenic Rivers System, now therefore be it. Resolved, that the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., meeting in regular session April 15–16, 1970, respectfully petitions President Richard M. Nixon; Secretary of the Interior Walter Hickel; Mr. Roy K. Wood of the Atlanta Office of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation; Governor Claude R. Kirk, Jr.; Governor Lester G. Maddox; Representative Don Fuqua, and other influential members of the Florida and Georgia Congressional Delegations to take appropriate action to effect designation of the Suwannee Wild-scenic River by October 2, 1970, and be it further Resolved, that a copy of this resolution be sent to all interested individuals. MRS. MAURICE S. DILLINGHAM, President. MRS. WILLIAM B. LEMONS, Resolutions. MRS. JOHN KRESSMAN. MRS. HUGH SIMMONS. FLORIDA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC. RESOLUTION Whereas, the encouragement of additional park areas is of continuing interest to the members of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., and Whereas, the Thomas Creek area, located in northern Duval County, Florida, within the city limits of Jacksonville, is the site of the southernmost battle of the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Thomas Creek, fought on May 17, 1777, and Whereas, this area, with terrain which includes forests, hammocks, swamps, marshes, creeks and considerable wildlife remains virtually untouched and little different today from what it was in 1777, and Whereas, a bill, H.R. 12424, has recently been introduced to the United States Congress, urging the designation of this area as a national park, be it therefore Resolved, that the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. support and promote this move to set aside the Thomas Creek area for purposes of protecting its historical aspects, preserving the wildlife therein, and providing further recreational area for the public, and be it further Resolved, that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the originator of this move, the Hon. Charles E. Bennett; Chairman of the House Interior and Insular Affairs Committee Wayne Aspinall; to Florida Senators Edward Gurney and Spessard Holland and to all Florida members of the House of Representatives. MRS. MAURICE S. DILLINGHAM, President. RESOLUTION 1 Whereas, Demands of a growing population encroach upon the nation's shrinking supply of native timberlands and wilderness, and Whereas, The Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board has cautioned that the community is deficient in its regional park areas and that, furthermore, there is a need to preserve the historic lands of the area, and Whereas, The year 1976 will mark the 200th anniversary of our nation's War of Independence, calling attention to the fact that the southernmost battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Thomas Creek, occurred on May 17, 1777, near the junction of Thomas Creek and Nassau River which is within the city limits of Jacksonville, Florida, and Whereas, The whole area is a beautifully wooded wilderness virtually untouched and abounding in wildlife, yet it is easily accessible, being located immediately adjacent to the new Interstate Highway 95, and Whereas, The preservation of this region would add to the nation's shrines and become a place of educational importance where school children could experience the excitement of America's struggle to become a nation, therefore Be it resolved that legislation be passed to create the American Revolution's Southernmost Battlefields National Park in this northeastern section of Duval County, Florida. (H.R. 12424 is the bill to accomplish this.) EVE HEANEY, Recording Secretary. RESOLUTION 2 Whereas, there has been proposed the reservation of a wilderness area to include the site of a Revolutionary War skirmish located in the vicinity of Thomas Creek in the northern part of Duval County; and Whereas, the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board is agreeable to and would most certainly concur in most instances in the establishment of a public park or other reservation in an area both of historic importance and natural beauty; It is, therefore, resolved that the Board go on record as favoring the reservation of a wilderness area in the vicinity of the Revolutionary skirmish in north Duval County conditionally as follows: Provided, that the reservation of a wilderness area in this vicinity will in no wise impair the effort to conserve the marshland areas in the eastern part of the county, which the Board believes to be of importance to the ecology of Northeast Florida; and Provided, that funds are available for the purchase of lands which are not now publicly owned. RESOLUTION 3 Whereas, the southernmost battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Thomas Creek, occurred on May 17, 1777, near the junction of Thomas Creek and Nassau River in Northeastern Florida, and immediately adjacent to the newly constructed Interstate Highway 95, and Whereas, the site is in a beautifully wooded wildneress type area with marshes and numerous streams untouched by human encroachments and abounding in deer, turkey and other wildlife, and Whereas, there has been proposed the reservation of this wilderness area for an historic park and wildlife preservation project, and Whereas, the Board has recognized the value of preserving such virgin land for the community as well as the need to eliminate Jacksonville's current 555 acre regional park deficiency (projected to increase to 4,160 acres by 1990), and Whereas, said proposal will implement a part of the Board's Open Space plan; therefore Be it resolved by the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board that it hereby endorses the creation of a National Park facility at the Thomas Creek site, with historic interpretive facilities and conserving there the wildlife and natural beauty for future generations to enjoy. Certificate I, Marvin C. Hill, do certify that the above resolution was duly passed by the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board at its regular meeting held on January 5, 1970, and that it is of record in the official minutes of the meeting. MARVIN C. HILL RESOLUTION 4 Whereas, the southernmost battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Thomas Creek, occurred on May 17, 1777, near the junction of Thomas Creek and Nassau River in Northeastern Florida, and immediately adjacent to the newly constructed Interstate Highway 95, and Whereas, the site is in a beautifully wooded wilderness type area with marshes and numerous streams untouched by human encroachments and abounding in deer, turkey and other wildlife, and Whereas, there has been proposed the reservation of this wilderness area for an historic park and wildlife preservation project, and Whereas, the Board has recognized the value of preserving such virgin land for the community as well as the need to eliminate Jacksonville's current 555 acre regional park deficiency (projected to increase to 4,160 acres by 1990), and Whereas, said proposal will implement a part of the Board's Open Space plan; therefore Be it resolved by the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board that it hereby endorses the creation of a National Park facility at the Thomas Creek site, with historic interpretive facilities and conserving there the wildlife and natural beauty for future generations to enjoy. Certificate I, James N. Watson, do certify that the above resolution was duly passed by the Advisory Committee of the Jacksonville-Duval Area Planning Board at its regular meeting held on February 4, 1970, and that it is of record in the official minutes of the meeting. JAMES N. WATSON, Introduced by Councilman Lanahan at the Request of the Mayor RESOLUTION-70-42-2 A Resolution Approving Establishment of a National Park Facility in the Thomas Creek Area of the City of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida; Providing an Effective Date Whereas, the City of Jacksonville has been advised that the United States of America is considering the establishment of a national park facility in the Thomas Creek area of the City of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, and Whereas, the City of Jacksonville recognizes the need for additional park facilities within the City of Jacksonville, now therefore Be it Resolved by the Council of the City of Jacksonville that the City of Jacksonville does hereby approve the establishment of a national park facility in the Thomas Creek area of the city of Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, and does hereby request the United States of America to proceed with the establishment of such park facility. This resolution shall become effective upon being signed by the Mayor or upon becoming effective without the Mayor's signature. Form approved: PAUL C. DOYL. RESOLUTION-70-42-2 Certificate of Authentication Declared an emergency measure and adopted by the city council January 13, 1970, approved January 14, 1970. Attest: HANS G. TANZLER, Jr., Mayor. DAVID C. MACMAMARA, Secretary of the City Council. |