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PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN HONOR OF THE CAREER OF DR. C. CROSBIE FLOOD, PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR. WHEREAS, July 22, 1983, will mark the passing of an era during which the County's public and environmental health needs received the personal care and attention of DR. C. CROSBIE FLOOD, County Public Health Director; and WHEREAS, DR. C. C. FLOOD's career in public health began in February, 1957 with the State Board of Health in Jacksonville, Florida and evolved to his present position as the County's Public Health Director, an appointment which he has dutifully served since 1959; and WHEREAS, DR. FLOOD has been instrumental in promoting a philosophy of prevention rather than cure as the key to a better quality of life in this County; and WHEREAS, this philosophy is evident in the accomplish- ments of DR. FLOOD's tenure which include establishment of long- standing and successful programs in immunization, family planning, sanitation, diabetes control, safe drinking water and education of the public; and WHEREAS, DR. C. C. FLOOD will be retiring from an illus- trious career of service to the public this July 22, 1983. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board on behalf of itself and the citizens of Indian River County does con- gratulate DR. C. CROSBIE FLOOD for his more than 26 years of dedi- cated service to the public and extends to DR. FLOOD a most sincere appreciation for his lasting.contributions to the quality of life in Indian River County; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board wishes DR. C. CROSBIE FLOOD the best of success and happiness in his next chosen endeavor. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By:��' RICHARD N. BIRD, Chairman R l Attest: FREDA WRIGHT, Cle k 45 fibt1K 54 PAGE