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B._ Proclamation ___ Mentally_Handicapped_Week <br />FROCLAMATION <br />PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING <br />MARCH 7 THROUGH MARCH 9, 1991 AS <br />MENTALLY HA14DICAPPED WEEK <br />WHEREAS, the Knight a of Columbus, Vern Beach Council <br />5629, will be conducting its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to help <br />the handicapped and mentally retarded citizens, on March 7 <br />through March 9. 1991; 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 years 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 11ar.ch 7 through March 9, 1991 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 7 <br />through March 9, 1991 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 7 through March 9, 1991 in support of this <br />worthwhile endeavor. <br />Adopted this 5th day of February, 1991. <br />L- FEB 5 1991 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />B y__—/G-�t�!!+ _eY%P <br />RICHARD N. BIRD, CHAIRMAN <br />