Res 87-93 RESOLUTION NO. 87-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DEL~Y BEACH, FLORIDA, ENCOU~GING THE AMERICAN ORCHID
SOCIETY TO RELOCATE THEIR HEADQUARTERS AND THEIR
BOTANICAL GARDEN IN DEL~Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AT THE
MORI~MI PARK.
WHEREAS, the American Orchid Society represents nearly 27,500
members in 115 countries worldwide; and,
WHEREAS, the organization is the world's oldest plant society
with a proud history of more than seventy years of service to its
members; and,
WHEREAS, as a not-for-profit organization, it is dedicated to
the international scientific and educational research and information
distribution for furthering the development, improvement and
preservation of orchids; and,
WHEREAS, the American Orchid Society has maintained their
headquarters in Palm Beach County since 1984; and,
WHEREAS, their long range vision includes the construction of a
botanical garden and conservatory that holds the potential for becoming
a major addition to Palm Beach County's tourist industry with associated
positive economic impacts; and,
WHEREAS, the American Orchid Society is considering relocating
their headquarters outside of Palm Beach County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DEL~Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City of Delray Beach, Florida, strongly
encourages the American Orchid Society to relocate their Headquarters
and Botanical Gardens in Delray Beach, Florida, at the Morikami Park.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 14th day of
September, 1993.
Acting City Clerk