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Mr. DeGenero thanked the Board for the proclamation. <br />He then introduced the Vero Beach High School Chorus, and <br />they sang "God Bless America." Mr. DeGenero related the <br />story of how the Neighbors Helping Neighbors sign <br />originated. <br />William H. Cochrane, Mayor of the City of Vero Beach, <br />read the following letter from the President of the United <br />States: <br />THE WHITE HOUSE <br />WASHINGTON <br />September 10, 1982 <br />Dear Mr. DeGenero: <br />Nancy and I send our heartfelt congratulations <br />to you and to all of the friends of "Neighbors <br />Helping Neighbors" at this special -dedication. <br />America is.greatly enhanced by the generosity <br />and concern of her people, and I am proud to <br />say thank you for your efforts to enrich the <br />lives of your fellowman. <br />God -bless you. <br />Sincerely, <br />Mr. Alison D. DeGenero <br />NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS <br />Post Office Box 714 <br />Vero Beach, Florida 32960 <br />Mr. DeGenero then introduced Gregory G. Holtan,•who <br />unveiled the new "Neighbors Helping Neighbors" sign. <br />The Board members then congratulated Mr. DeGenero <br />for all of his efforts with this outstanding program. <br />i <br />