1933-03 Cross State Shipping CanalThe foliMng resolution was orrered by Uouncilman Walker, who M0v8d Its
adoption,, motion seconded by Councilman MoCarthy and passedt
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RESOLUTION
WHEREASO it has been called to' the -attention � of the' City Council of the City
of Okeechobee, Florida, that a Cross -State Ship Canal through Florida is being
considered by the Army Engineer's Board,, and that in all probability a Cross -
State Ship- Canal will be constructed across the State of Florida at some point to
be designated and/or agreed upon by said Board, and
'WHEREAS, the said City Council has carefully considered the various routes
which are being presented for consideration by the various interests of the State
of Florida, and
1HEREAS, the said City Council is informed that the most practical route, con,
sidered in the light of distance and expense,, is the route which has often been
recommended, that is to say, the Stuart -Lake Okeechobee-Caloosahatchee Route.
THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED bythe City Council of Okeechobee, Florida, thatthe
said Board of Army Engineers is urgently requested to give oaxeful consideration
to vdLatis commonly known as the Southern Route hereinbefore set out.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE City Council of Okeechobee, Florida that a copy
of this resolution be mailed to each United States Senator and Congressman from
the State of Florida. and to the War Department at Washington.
Passed in open session this let day of Augiist,, A. D. 1933 -
(City Beal) Alto Watford
Attesti, President dity Council
R.- P. Fletcher
City Clerk,
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Upon motion Council adjourned.
Attest:
City Clerk.
President City Council