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z <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> HUNTING AND FISHING DAY <br /> SEPTEMBER 28, 1996 <br /> WHEREAS, Hunting and Fishing have always been an important part of the American tradition and <br /> while these activities may no longer be necessary for survival -- as they were in the early <br /> days of the nation —they are still relevant today, and <br /> WHEREAS, sportsmen and sportswomen recognize the critical role of habitat-- quantity and quality <br /> of air, land, water, adequate cover or shelter, appropriate space, and sufficient <br /> arrangement-- for the existence of all living things. For over 100 years, they have been <br /> in the forefront of the conservation movement. Not content with merely vocalizing their <br /> support, hunters and anglers requested special fees and taxes on their equipment to pay , <br /> for scientific research, habitat acquisition and improvement, education and enforcement. <br /> Over the years, funds raised total over$19 billion for conservation, and <br /> WHEREAS, programs financed by the hunters and anglers have led to the dramatic comeback of <br /> many wildlife species. These include game species such as the wild turkey, tundra <br /> swan, snow geese, ducks, and white-tailed deer. However, these efforts also helped the <br /> comeback of certain non-game species as well, including the bald eagle, other raptors, <br /> songbirds, shore birds, alligators, fur bearers, and others, and <br /> WHEREAS, as individuals and through their organizations, hunters and anglers volunteer countless <br /> hours of their own time for local conservation projects and raise even more funds for <br /> conservation, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners would like to take this opportunity to <br /> commend responsible hunters and anglers for their efforts on behalf of wildlife and for <br /> their contributions to conservation, <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Orange County Board of Commissioners do hereby <br /> proclaim Saturday, September 28, 1996 as Hunting and Fishing Day in Orange County <br /> and call upon all Orange County citizens to join with hunters, anglers and other <br /> responsible conservationists to ensure the wise use and proper management of our <br /> natural resources to benefit future generations. <br /> This the 17th day of September, 1996. <br /> Moses Carey, Jr., Chair <br />