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PROCLAMATION <br /> HONORING TOMAS RENS' PEREZ, AS THE 2015, <br /> DAN K. RICHARDSON HUMANITRIAN AWARD RECIPIENT <br /> WHEREAS, the Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award was established to identify and publicly <br /> recognize those citizens who actively pursue opportunities to improve the quality of life for all who live and <br /> work in Indian River County; and <br /> WHEREAS, this year, the Ninth Annual Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award is being presented to <br /> Mr. Tomas Rene' Perez for his lifelong commitment to philanthropic endeavors that have directly benefited <br /> the residents of Indian River County and beyond; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mr. Tomas Rene' Perez is one of the visionaries who saw the need for the Gifford Youth <br /> Activity Center, along with other community leaders to spearhead an effort to build and establish a sound <br /> fundraising strategy to further solidify and sustain the programs at the Gifford Youth Activity Center; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mr. Tomas Rene' Perez, a successful businessman in his own right, worked for Mr. Dan <br /> K. Richardson for fifty-two years and served as past Treasurer of the Gracewood Fruit Company and its <br /> affiliates. He also served as the Executive Director of the Richardson Family Foundation. Mr. Perez has <br /> served on numerous agencies that include the United Way of Indian River County, The Kiwanis Club of <br /> Indian River County, Dollars for Scholars, Junior Achievement of Indian River County, Indian River State <br /> College Foundation and he was appointed by the Governor of Florida to the Board of Trustees of the Indian <br /> River State College. He remains active today and has been dedicated to the Gifford Youth Activity Center <br /> since its inception in 1998, and currently serves on the Gifford Youth Activity Center Foundation Board. His <br /> works continues as a supporter and promoter of philanthropic projects that will improve the lives of the <br /> citizens of Indian River County; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mr. Tomas Rene' Perez was instrumental in identifying a funding campaign for students <br /> who had a burning desire to continue their education during the after school program at the Gifford Youth <br /> Activity Center. Because of his efforts funds would be made available to fulfill the dream of having an <br /> educational environment conducive for learning. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF <br /> COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Mr. Tomas Rene' Perez, recipient <br /> of the 2015, Dan K. Richardson Humanitarian Award, be honored and emulated for his exemplary <br /> contributions to our community. <br /> Duly adopted this 6` day of January, 2015 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> Wesley S. Davis'Chairman <br /> Bob Solari, Vice Chairman <br /> � E. Flescher <br /> oRTp�' Peter D. O' <br /> Tim c <br /> 7 <br />