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D. Proclamation - Mentally Handicapped Week <br />PROCLAMATION <br />PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING <br />MARCH 1 THROUGH MARCH 3, 1990 AS <br />MENTALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK <br />WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, Vero Beach Council <br />5629, will be conducting its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to help <br />the handicapped and mentally retarded citizens, on March 1 <br />through March 3, 1990; and <br />WHEREAS, proceeds from the donations will be used by <br />the Knights of Columbus for local programs and activities such as <br />the mentally retarded workshop and special olympics program; and <br />WHEREAS, on a nationwide basis, the Knights of Columbus <br />Councils will be conducting similar events during the same time <br />span; and <br />WHEREAS, with the help of many friends and local <br />organizations who have volunteered to assist the Knights of <br />Columbus in this year's endeavor, it is anticipated that the <br />proceeds generated will be far in excess of last year's total; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper to <br />officially recognize this worthy cause, and to help create a <br />public awareness and appreciation for all those who will be <br />"aproned and canistered" on March 1 through March 3, 1990 and <br />most of all, for all those who will contribute what they can from <br />their hearts and pockets to assist the mentally handicapped; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that March 1 <br />through March 3, 1990 be officially observed as <br />MENTALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK <br />in Indian River County, and that special recognition be given to <br />the dates of March 1 through March 3, 1990 in support of this <br />worthwhile endeavor. <br />Adopted this 6th day of February, 1990. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY C014MISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />B �t <br />Y <br />CAROLYN/K. EGGERT, HAIRMAN <br />3 <br />U <br />BOOK F� rmuc <br />