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C pROCT AMA 'ION HONORING JOHN C. FREEMAN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES/FIRE RESCUE WHEREAS, John Freeman retired from Indian River County Fire Rescue effective August 31, 2013; and E WHEREAS, John Freeman began his firefighting career with the Vero Beach Volunteer Fire Department on January 1, 1976. On November 7, 1977, he was employed with the City of Vero Beach Fire Department as a full-time Firefighter. He began working for the India River South County Fire District in 1980. In January of 1980, he earned has EM certification. On August 1, 1981 he became an Engineer EMT He was promoted to Lieutenant-EMT on July 7, 1984. On August 7, 1997, he earned an Associate Degree in Fire Science. He was promoted to Captain on May 25, 1990. He has received numerous Letters of Appreciation during his career, one being awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1983. On October 29, 1999, he was promoted to Battalion Chief for "C"shift, which is the positiom he held until his retirement, and WHEREAS, John Freeman served this County and the Public with distinction and g selressness. During his thirty-five years of service, he was dedicated and his work was greatly appreciated by the employer and co-workers alike; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board applauds John Freeman's efforts on behalf of the County, and the Board wishes to express their P appreciation for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River County for the last thirty- five years;and � ED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIM heartfelt wishes for success in his future endeavors. a .Adopted this '0th day of September 2013. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Joseph E. Ffescher, Chairman �� r -