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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING MARCH 2, 2016 AS <br /> READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY <br /> WHEREAS, the citizens of Indian River County stand firmly committed to promoting <br /> reading as the catalyst for our students' future academic success, their preparation for <br /> America's jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and, <br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County Library System has provided significant leadership in <br /> the area of community involvement in the education of our youth, grounded in the principle that <br /> educational investment is key to the community's well-being and long-term quality of life; and, <br /> WHEREAS, "National Education Association's Read Across America," a national <br /> celebration of Dr. Seuss's 112th birthday on March 2, 2016, promotes reading and adult <br /> involvement in the education of our community's students, <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board endorses "National <br /> Education Association's Read Across America" and recommits our community to engage <br /> in programs and activities to make America's children the best readers in the world, and the <br /> Board encourages all citizens to assure every child is in a safe place reading together with a <br /> caring adult on March 2, 2016. <br /> Adopted this 2nd day of March, 2016. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Bob Solari, Chairman <br /> F J seph . FlhVice Chairman <br /> escer, <br /> > 1.-'. +' , }.F `tT,i r.'�+• ��� <br /> Vgbsl S Da <br /> ` RIp' <br /> Peter D. O B an <br /> Tim <br /> 2 <br />