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r:.. <br />0 <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Com- <br />missioner Bowman, Commissioners Bird and Scurlock <br />being absent, the Board unanimously (3-0) awarded <br />Bid #89-82 for a Trencher/Backhoe to the low bidder <br />meeting specifications, Vermeer Southeast, in the <br />amount of $43,330.62, as recommended by staff. <br />11 <br />D. Proclamation - Fire Prevention Week <br />P R O C L A M A T I O N <br />WHEREAS, during the past year, fire claimed the lives of <br />many of our fellow citizens. Many more were severly injured by <br />fire and thousands of dollars of property was destroyed. The <br />greatest percentage of deaths caused by' fire last year occurred <br />in residential properties. Fire is especially devastating 10 the <br />most vulnerable members of our society: children and the elderly; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, this year, the United States Fire Administration <br />has launched a campaign aimed at the very young entitled "Curious <br />Rids. Set Fires." The National Fire Protection Association, the <br />originator. of Fire Prevention Week, has selected a companion <br />theme: "Big Fires Start Small: Keep matches and lighters in the <br />right hands." Complementing these efforts is a* private sector <br />initiative, "Plan to Get Out Alive," a house escape planning <br />program developed with the assistance of the U. S. Fire <br />Administration. All of these programs are designed to make the <br />public more aware of the dangers of fire in their homes; and <br />WHEREAS, the efforts of public officials, firefighters, <br />business leaders, community and volunteer organizations who are <br />working together to bring about a safer America are to be <br />commended, especially the men and women of the fire service - <br />volunteer and career - who risk injury and death to protect the <br />lives and property of their fellow citizens; and <br />WHEREAS, 'the great risks and sacrifices involved in their <br />work are clearly,. evidenced each year during the National Fallen <br />Firefighters Memorial -Services at the National Fire Academy in <br />Emmitsburg, Maryland.' On October 15 of this year, the families <br />of firefighters killed in the line of duty.and representatives of <br />the Nation's fire service will gather from all over America to <br />honor and pray for the 126 heroic individuals who perished in <br />1988. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of <br />Indian River County, Florida, proclaims the week beginning <br />October 8, 1989, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. <br />The Board calls upon the people of Indian River County to plan <br />and actively participate in fire prevention activities not only <br />this week, but throughout the year. The Board further asks the <br />citizens bf Indian River County to pay tribute' to those <br />firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety. <br />UP 1389 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVE COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />J ea 4, e� e-, 6 &/Ly. <br />Gary W <br />Wheeler, Chairman <br />4 �M � c'I.IJ 07 <br />