Resolution 07-1182RESOLUTION NO. 07-1182
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
IN SUPPORT OF "PET RESCUE B)' .JUDY' S" PETITION TO
THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK'S EXTREME
MAKEOVER- HOME ]EDITION PROGRAM[ TO
CONSTRUCT A NEW PET RESCUE FACILITY IN
SEI WILE COUNTY, FLOR DA.
WHEREAS, the ABC Television Network show "Extreme Makeover- Home Edition" is
seriously considering the selection of "Pet Rescue by Judy's" Petition to construct a new Pet Rescue
Facility in Seminole County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" was founded in 1992 by Judy Sarullo as a 501(c)(3)
private, non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue; of cats and dogs in Seminole Country; and
WHEREAS, the mission of "Pet Rescue by Judy" is to rescue abandoned and distressed
animals, to update their vaccines, rehabilitate their health, and to relocate them to good homes; and
WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" providers a low cost spay and neuter program to help
control the population of unwanted animals: and
WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" successfully rescues, vaccinates, spays, neuters,
rehabilitates and locates good homes for more than 2,000 animals each year; and
WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" provide:; an extensive public education program for the
responsible care of animals;
WHEREAS, "Pet Rescue by Judy" has an extensive network of volunteers that provides
temporary foster homes for animals until such time that they can be permanently relocated to good
homes; and
WHEREAS, Seminole County, and the seven municipalities of Seminole County need
organizations such as "Pet Rescue by Judy" to perform important humanitarian programs which are
not affordable by local governments of Seminole County; and
WHEREAS., a suitable site is needed to locate the new facility if constructed by the "Extreme
Makeover- Home Edition" Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 13Y THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. -- That a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to Seminole County, and
the Cities of Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake ]Mary, Oviedo, Sanford, and Winter Springs
requesting their support of "Pet Rescue by Judy's" ]Petition for selection by the "Extreme
City of Longwood
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Makeover- Home Edition" Program for construction of a new Pet Rescue Facility, and their
assistance in identifying a suitable three acre site 'for the. new Facility.
SECTION 2. — That a copy of this Resolution shall be provided to the Producers of the
ABC television show„ "Extreme Makeover- Home Edition" at Lock & Key Productions
acknowledging the City of Longwood's support of "Pei,'Rescue by Judy's" petition for selection,
along with the'support of other governmental entities in Seminole County."
SECTION 3. — That a copy of this Resolution be provided to Judy Sarullo and "Pet
Rescue by Judy" in recognition of Longwood's support of this most worthy project.
only.
SECTION 4. — This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS ?'DAY OF ��oyeo l be r AD., 2007.
ATTEST -
Sarah M. Mirtis, CMC; City Clerk
Approve as to form and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood, Florida,
C� _ L C . va -.
Teresa S. Roper, City Attorney
City of Longwood
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