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PROCLAMATION <br /> HONORING NANCY JOHNSON AS THE 2015, <br /> 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 for <br /> 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. Nancy Johnson for her lifelong commitment to philanthropic endeavors that have <br /> directly benefited the residents of Indian River County and beyond; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Nancy Johnson is one of the visionaries who saw the need to spearhead a <br /> fundraising effort for the construction of the Gifford Aquatic Center. Mrs. Nancy Johnson is one who <br /> seeks out opportunities to serve those who are less fortunate and after coming to Indian River <br /> County in 1979 she immediately rolled up her sleeves. She joined the John's Island Community <br /> Service League and she was asked to help start an Angel Tree Christmas Project that collects gifts <br /> for needy children. She served as a co-organizer for the Gifford Aquatic Center Fundraising <br /> Committee and currently serves on the Gifford Youth Activity Center Foundation Board; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mrs. Nancy Johnson along with Mrs. Joan N. Woodhouse observed the need for <br /> a pool facility in Gifford where area youth could learn water safety techniques and learn how to <br /> swim. Through their efforts, a fund raising campaign was initiated that included private and public <br /> entities. The construction of the Gifford Aquatic Center was not only a success, but through the <br /> efforts of Mrs. Johnson, the interest and awareness of the Gifford Youth Activity Center increased <br /> resulting in financial support for the center that continues to this day. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUTNY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Mrs. Nancy Johnson, recipient of the <br /> 2015, Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award, be honored and emulated for her exemplary <br /> contributions to our community. <br /> Duly adopted this 6th day of January, 2015 <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Wesley S. Davis, Chairman <br /> ►C Bob Solari, Vice Chairman <br /> �LOR�4, <br /> *E. FI cher,- <br /> P�.tean <br /> Tim � <br /> 5 <br />