City of Hollywood - File #: P-2018-013

• File #: P-2018-013
• Version: 1
• Name: Paralyzed Vets of America
• Type: Proclamation
• Status: Filed
• File created: 3/21/2018
• In control: Regular City Commission Meeting
• On agenda: 4/4/2018
• Final action: 4/4/2018
• Title: A Proclamation In Recognition Of Paralyzed Veterans Of America Awareness Month - April 2018.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/4/2018	1	Regular City Commission Meeting	Proclamation was given

Title

A Proclamation In Recognition Of Paralyzed Veterans Of America Awareness Month - April 2018.

Body

Staff Recommends: Presentation of Proclamation.

Explanation:

The Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida, Inc. was founded in Miami in September 1956, and encompasses Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties.  In 1984, the Paralyzed Veterans of America set aside a week to raise awareness for issues of importance to paralyzed veterans and all individuals with disabilities.  In 2011, The Paralyzed Veterans of Florida, Inc. extended awareness for the entire month of April because it is important to recognize the many sacrifices made by veterans. 

The proclamation will be accepted by Juan Perez, President of the Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida, Inc.

The proclamation will presented at the April 4^th City Commission meeting.

Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:

Josh Levy, Mayor