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ON %LOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY •COMMISSIONER. <br />DRITENBAS, THE BOARD UNANIMOMSLY-ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION. <br />RESOLUTION NO. 73- 21 <br />WHEREAS, the first citrus grove was planted in this <br />county in 1880; and <br />WHEREAS, since that time, the citrus industry has con- <br />tinued to grow; and <br />WHEREAS, with the growth has come the continued striv- <br />ing for excellence, and <br />WHEREAS, such dedication has made Indian River citrus <br />fruit a by -word for quality; and <br />WHEREAS, there are approximately 50, 000 acres of citrus <br />being grown in Indian River County today, and <br />WHEREAS, citrus constitues the largest agricultural indus- <br />try in Indian River County and is the major factor in its economy; <br />and, <br />i <br />WHEREAS, it would appear fitting and proper that due <br />recognition be given to the industry and its vital part of our progress, <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF <br />COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, <br />that the week of March 11 through March 18, inclusive, 1973, shall <br />be, and is hereby, designated as Indian River Citrus Week, in honor <br />of that industry and the part played by it in our community. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />By <br />Alma Lee Loy, Chairman <br />ATTEST: <br />Clerk, Ralph Harris <br />Ir -M <br />8000 16 <br />NAR 7 1973. ma 425 <br />