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FFPROCLAMATION 5e <br /> HONORING JOAN N. WOODHOUSE, AS THE <br /> 2015, DAN K. RICHARDSON HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENT <br /> WHEREAS, the Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award was established to identify and <br /> publicly recognize those citizens who actively pursue opportunities to improve the quality of life <br /> for all who live and work in Indian River County,- and <br /> WHEREAS, this year, the Ninth Annual Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award is being <br /> presented to Mrs. Joan N. Woodhouse for her lifelong commitment to philanthropic endeavors <br /> that have directly benefited the residents of Indian River County and beyond; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Joan N. Woodhouse is one of the visionaries who saw the need to <br /> spearhead a fundraising effort for the construction of the Gifford Aquatic Center. Mrs. Joan N. <br /> Woodhouse, a successful businesswoman in her own right, is one who is accustomed to finding <br /> resolutions to issues that arise. While living in Detroit she was faced with some tense racial <br /> situations and through her efforts, the issue was resolved. After moving to Vero Beach in 1991 <br /> she immediately became involved in the non-profit world of her new community and she has <br /> worked diligently on behalf of the Indian River Land Trust, McKee Botanical Gardens, The <br /> United Way, The Children Services Advisory Committee, Vero Beach Museum of Arts, the <br /> John's Island Community Service League, the Gifford Aquatic Center Fundraising Committee <br /> and the Gifford Youth Activity Center Foundation Board; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Joan N. Woodhouse along with Mrs. Nancy Johnson observed the <br /> need for a pool facility in Gifford where area youth could learn water safety techniques and learn <br /> how to swim. Through their efforts, a fund raising campaign was initiated that included private <br /> and public entities. The construction of the Gifford Aquatic Center was not only a success, but <br /> through the efforts of Mrs. Woodhouse, interest and awareness of the Gifford Youth Activity <br /> Center increased resulting in financial support for the Center that continues to this day. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Mrs. Joan N. Woodhouse, <br /> recipient of the 2015 Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award, be honored and emulated for her <br /> exemplary contributions to our community. <br /> Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 2015 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Wesley S. Davis, Chairman <br /> A <br /> \ <br /> Bob <br /> Solari, Vice Chairman <br /> f <br /> * =sE. her <br /> �OR14y' <br /> ' an <br /> Tim Z6 Fi5' <br />