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PROCT AMATION HONORING NORMAN L. WELLS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM INDL4NRIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES/FIRE RESCUE WHEREAS, Norman L. Wells retired from Indian River County Fire Rescue effective July 5, 2013; and WHEREAS, Norman L. Wells began his firefighting career with the Vero Beach Volunteer Fire Department in March of 1981. He began working for the Indian River South County Fire District on August 1, 1981. On July 23, 1982, he was promoted to Firefighter-EMT, On July 7, 1984, he became an Engineer. On May 25, 1990, he was promoted to Lieutenant On July 6, 1940, he was promoted to Lieutenant Training Officer. In 1992 Norman received his BS Degree in Fire Science from the Un_ivemity of Cincinnati. On December.10, 1999, he was promoted to Captain. In 1999 he received his Paramedic license. On December 30, 2005, he was promoted to Battalion Chief for "A" shift, which is the position he held until he retired On July 20, 2012, he received his .Executive Fire Officer Degree from the National Fire Academy. He has received numerous Letters of Appreciation during his career; and WHEREAS, Norman L. Wells served this County and the Public with distinction and selflessness. During his thirty-two years of service, he was dedicated and his work was greatly appreciated by his employer and ea-workers alike;: and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board applauds Norman L. Wells} efforts on behalf of the County, and the Board wishes to express their appreciation for the dedicated service he gave to Indian River County for thirty-two years; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend heartfelt wishes far success in his future endeavors! Adopted this 9`* day of July 2013. E �\ 6'1V BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA i Q Joseph E Fleseher, Chairman l