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L <br />PROCLAMATION <br />RECOGNIZING MARCH, 2014 AS NATIONAL EYE DONOR MONTH <br />WHEREAS, millions worldwide suffer from corneal blindness or are visually impaired from <br />corneal conditions; and <br />WHEREAS, sight is one of our most powerful senses and corneal transplantation can restore <br />sight to those suffering from corneal blindness; and <br />WHEREAS, during the month of March 2014, the Medical Eye Bank of Florida will observe <br />National Eye Donor Month to encourage eye donation and honor those who have given the <br />precious Gift of Sight; and <br />WHEREAS, over 7.6 million Floridians have registered their decision with Joshua Abbott <br />Organ and Tissue Donor Registry to ensure their wishes to be organ, tissue, or eye donors are <br />honored; and <br />WHEREAS, eye donation can provide comfort and purpose to grieving families and provide <br />hope and healing to transplant recipients; and <br />WHEREAS, eye donation is one of the most selfless gifts we can make to our fellow citizens, <br />and it is vitally important to discuss with our family and loved ones our desire and decision to donate. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that March, 2014 be recognized as <br />National Eye Donor Month and encourages citizens to consider giving the Gift of Sight through eye <br />donation and to sign up on Florida's Donor Registry by visiting www.donatelifeflorida.orq or when <br />renewing their driver license or state identification card. <br />Adopted this 18th day of March, 2014. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />.e_tA) <br />LTJ <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Wesley S. Dvis, ice Chairman <br />seph E. Flescher <br />Tintgor <br />Bob Solari <br />4 <br />