Florida Climate WeekPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
FLORIDA CLIMATE WEEK
WHEREAS, the Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report listed a current temperature rise of 1.10C
leading to constant unnatural weather events bringing disarray to the planet and its inhabitants, and it
reports an increase in weather-related disasters with every rise in temperature level, and
WHEREAS, Florida and its 825 miles of shoreline and low elevation points of —100ft above sea level
make the state highly susceptible to sea -level rise and other natural disasters related to climate change,
and the high level of CO2 pollution also threatens to harm Florida's coral reefs and a variety of sea
organisms; and
WHEREAS, VoLo Foundation, along with other non-profit organizations, local, state, and federal
partners, elected leaders, news media, volunteer and professional associations, is committed to
educating Florida citizens and visitors about the climate crisis so they may take action to bring about
positive, influential change to protect their families, businesses, and themselves; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Florida are encouraged to become more aware of our changing climate
and participate in the various programs during Florida Climate Week that will present and discuss
solutions by visiting Florida Climate Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Susan Bickel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Village
of North Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim October 7-13, 2024,
FLORIDA CLIMATE WEEK
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of North
Palm Beach to be affixed this 26h day of September, 2024.
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usan Bickel, Mayor
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