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ROOK 85 I'HUE CONSENT AGENDA A. Proclamation Designating Mentally Handicapped Week PROCLAMATION PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING MARCH 5 THROUGH MARCH 7, 1992 AS MENTALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, Vero Reach Council 5629, will be conducting its annual Tootsie Poll Drive to help the handicapped and mentally retarded citizens, on March 5 through March 7, 1992; and WHEREAS, proceeds from the donations will be used by the Knights of Columbus for local programs and activities such as the mentally retarded workshop and special Olympics program; and WHEREAS, on a nationwide basis, the Knights of Columbus Councils will be conducting similar events during the same time span; and WHEREAS, with the help of many friends and local organizations who have volunteered to assist the Knights of Columbus in this year's endeavor, it is anticipated that the proceeds generated will be far in excess of last year's total; and WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper to officially recognize this worthy cause, and to help create a public awareness and appreciation for all those who will be "aproned and canistered" on March 5 through March 7, 1992 and most of all,,for all those who will contribute what they can from their hearts and pockets to assist the mentally handicapped; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that March 5 through March 7, 1992 be officially observed as MENTALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK in Indian River County, and that special recognition be given to the dates of March S through March 7, 1992 in support of this worthwhile endeavor. Adopted this 28th day of January, 1992.• BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By CAROLY K. EDGE ,IiAIRMAN — 2 `