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JUL 6 1983 <br />P R O C L A M A T I O N <br />WHEREAS, SPECIAL OLYMPICS is a nation-wide program of sports <br />training and athletic competition for mentally retarded children <br />and adults, which is unique in that it provides for competitors <br />at all levels of ability by assigning them to "competition <br />divisions" based on both age and actual performance; and <br />WHEREAS, the purpose of SPECIAL OLYMPICS is to contribute to <br />the physical, social and psychological development of the <br />mentally retarded so that through positive experiences in sports, <br />4 <br />they can gain the confidence and self-image assodiated with <br />success rather than failure; and <br />WHEREAS, the SPECIAL OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL GAMES are held <br />every four years and athletes are selected from each county <br />throughout the United States and abroad on the basis of their <br />participation in the 1982 SPECIAL OLYMPIC SPRING GAMES or the <br />1983 SPECIAL OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES; and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN REPLOGLE was a gold medal winner in the <br />swimming competition at the 1982 SPECIAL OLYMPIC SPRING GAMES; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN REPLOGLE was selected to represent the State <br />of Florida and -Indian River County in the swimming competition at <br />the SPECIAL OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL GAMES to be held at Louisiana <br />State University in Baton Rouge,. Louisiana; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that July. 12 <br />through the 16th, 1983 be designated as SPECIAL OLYMPIC <br />INTERNATIONAL DAYS, and that we convey to JOHN REPLOGLE our best <br />wishes and encouragement in his efforts and participation in the <br />SPECIAL OLYMPIC INTERNATIONAL GAMES. <br />BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED By THE BOARD that they urge all <br />citizens to give of their interest, time and financial support to <br />the SPECIAL OLYMPICS. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />BY <br />Ric and N. Bird, Chairman <br />ATTST: <br />FREDA WRIGHT, CL <br />