RICK SCOTTGOVERNOR

June 9/ 2015

Ms. Angela Corey

State AttorneyFourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office220 East Bay StreetJacksonville/ Florida 32202

Dear Ms. Corey:

The 2014 Annual Uniform Crime Report was recently released by the FloridaDepartment of Law Enforcement/ and I am pleased to announce that Florida's crime volume is

down 4.9 percent compared to 2013, putting Florida at a historic 44-year crime low. I want to

take a moment to thank you and the men and women of the Fourth Judicial Circuit State

Attorney's Office for all you are doing to keep your community and our state safe for Florida

families/ businesses/ and visitors.

I am proud to stand with our state's law enforcement community to celebrate Florida's

44 year low crime rate. This news is made possible by the brave men and women who protect

our communities and risk their lives every day to ensure our families are safe. Florida's low

crime rate contributes to the state's economic growth and momentum. It's a significant reason

why more and more people are visitmg and moving to the Sunshine State to live their dreams.

I want to take this opporhmity to invite you to nominate deserving individuals to

receive the Governor's Medal of Heroism. My goal is to recognize our outstanding law

enforcement officers/ firefighters/ emergency medical technicians/ and paramedics who go

above and beyond the call of duty. To learn more about nominating those who tirelessly

protect and serve/ please visit the "Info Center" on www.FLGov.com and complete the

Governor's Medal of Heroism Nomination Form.

Again/ you and your team have my utmost thanks for your dedication and hard work

in protecting Florida's residents and visitors. I look forward to working with you in the future

to make the Sunshine State the greatest place to live/ work/ and raise a family.

Sincerely/

Rick ScottGovernor

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