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o <br />,o <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING JOSEPH R. BLACKB URN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM <br />IND19NRIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SER VICES/FIRE RESCUE <br />WHEREAS, Joseph R. Blackburn retired from Indian River County effective March <br />30, 2014; and <br />WHEREAS, Joseph R. Blackburn began his firefighting career on July 24, 1982 as a <br />Firefighter with South Indian River County Fire District. He became a <br />Firefighter/EMT on May 29, 1983, and was promoted to Driver/Engineer on April S, <br />1991. On May 10, 2013, he became a Fire Lieutenant with Indian River County Fire <br />Rescue and continued in this capacity until his retirement, and <br />WHEREAS, Joseph R. Blackburn has served this County and the Public with <br />distinction and selflessness. During his thirty-one years of service, he was dedicated <br />and his work was greatly appreciated by the employer, citizens, and co-workers alike; <br />and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board <br />applauds Joseph R. Blackburn's efforts on behalf of the County, and the Board wishes <br />to express their appreciation for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River <br />Countyfor the last thirty-one years, and <br />BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff <br />extend heartfelt wishes for success in his future endeavors. <br />Adopted this 1s` day ofApri12014. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIANRIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />