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5.� <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 22 THROUGH NOVEMBER 28, 2013 <br /> AS NATIONAL FARM-CITY WEEK <br /> WHEREAS, America's farmers and ranchers have been a vital thread in the tapestry of our <br /> nation since its founding, contributing to our public health, safeguarding our environmental resources and <br /> standing at the forefront of our country's path toward energy independence; and <br /> WHEREAS, the connection between rural industries and urban market is stronger than ever, <br /> with Americans across the country finding ways to participate in and celebrate the importance of <br /> agriculture's and related industries' roles in providing healthy choices for everyone; and <br /> WHEREAS, children in our local community and around the nation are learning about the <br /> origins of the food they eat and the many healthy food choices available to them by visiting farms and <br /> learning from dedicated, hard-working farmers an'l ranchers; and <br /> WHEREAS, our nation's farm and ranch families continue to feed our citizens here at home <br /> and around the globe, an accomplishment that underscores the importance of fostering robust and <br /> vibrant rural communities to support them; and <br /> WHEREAS, farmers of every size and type that produce the abundance of healthy food <br /> choices that grace our tables are worthy of celebrating as we gather with family and friends this <br /> Thanksgiving. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that November 22 - 28, 2013 be designated <br /> as FARM-CITY WEEK and calls upon the citizens of Indian River County as they gather with their <br /> families and friends to reflect on the accomplishments of those who dedicate their lives to producing our <br /> nation's agricultural abundance and engaging in environmental stewardship. <br /> Adopted this 19th day of November, 2013. <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> seph . Flescher, Chairman <br /> ley s. Davis, ice Chairman <br /> n� %t <br /> c <br /> t <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan <br /> VW <br /> �1 <br /> BobSolari <br /> Tim <br />