WHEREAS, the profession of Landscape Architecture significantly enhances the quality of life enjoyed by residents of Leon County; and

WHEREAS, Landscape Architects, through careful planning, design, and stewardship of land and water resources, help to preserve the quality and ecological viability of our natural heritage; and

WHEREAS, the profession of Landscape Architecture enhances built environments through the creation of safe, functional, accessible, secure and aesthetically gratifying public and private places; and

WHEREAS, the profession of Landscape Architecture promotes economically and ecologically sustainable development of land and water resources for our present enjoyment, while ensuring that future generations enjoy the same benefits that we depend on for the commerce and conservation needs of today; and

WHEREAS, excellence in the Landscape Architecture profession is promoted through the Florida A&M University Landscape Architecture Graduate Degree Program, which helps to prepare degree candidates for the professional licensure requirements of the State Board of Landscape Architecture.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA that the third week of April, 2005, is hereby designated as

in Leon County. The Board recognizes the essential contributions made by Landscape Architects to our community’s quality of life through analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of natural and built environments, in a broad and diverse spectrum of works, and commends the profession and it’s practitioners for their skill, creativity, and service to the people of Leon County.

DATED this 12^th Day of April, A.D. 2005.