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Fr— FEB 251981, ]' R 0 C L A M A T I 0 N $ooK 45 : PAcE,845 Y � t x WHEREAS, the AMERICAN RED CROSS is always there when disaster strikes; and WHEREAS, 1981 is the 11100th Anniversary" of the AMERICAN RED CROSS, we take time to recognize that since its founding the AMERICAN RED CROSS has reflected, responded to, and helped guide the times. Throughout a century of service, it has sustained and projected what are recognized as basic values of this nation - individual responsibility and neighborly concern. The Red Cross flag has become the emblem of this concern not only in Indian River County, but with our Armed Forces throughout the world; and WHEREAS, the AMERICAN RED CROSS has become the nation's largest volunteer agency whose commitment is true to the American ideal of people freely and unselfishly sharing their energies and resources in a democratic spirit. Its history represents the individual visions and talents of millions of volunteers through the years; and WHEREAS, the local Chapter of AMERICAN RED CROSS provides many services to the County, including periodic blood pressure checks, C.P.R. courses and first aid courses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, That The Month of March shall be designated as: "NATIONAL RED CROSS MONTH" and expresses its appreciation to the AMERICAN RED CROSS for the good work it has done both on the National and Local level for the benefit of the Community. BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that in honor of the thousands of Red Cross volunteers who have served in the County, the Red Cross flag will proudly fly over the Indian River County Courthouse as a reminder of all who see it that only their support will keep the Red Cross ready for a new century of service. BOARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IND N IVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Patric k B. L ons Chairman