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PROCLAMATION SA, <br />HONORING WILLIAM MICHEL ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICESIFIRE RESCUE <br />WHEREAS, William Michel retired from Indian River County Fire Rescue effective <br />May 31, 2016; and <br />WHEREAS, William Michel began his career on June 13, 1986, as a Firefighter -EMT, <br />and by the early 90's, had achieved Driver/Engineer status with certifications in Smoke <br />Diving, Open Water Diving, Fire Instructor, Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Service <br />leadership, as well as an Associate Degree in Fire Science. He was promoted to <br />Lieutenant in 1996, then earned his Paramedic license in 2001, became a Special Ops <br />Field Training Officer in 2002, followed by a promotion to Captain, and culminating <br />in his ascent to Battalion Chief in 2013 in which capacity he served until his <br />retirement, and <br />WHEREAS, William Michel has served this County and the Public with distinction <br />and selflessness. During his thirty years of service, he received numerous letters of <br />commendation and gratitude from his commanding officers, his fire service brothers <br />and the general public. His work has been greatly appreciated by his employer, his <br />co-workers and the citizens alike; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board <br />applauds William Michel's efforts on behalf of the County, and the Board wishes to <br />express their deepest_ gratitude for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River <br />Countyfor the last thirty years; and <br />BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff <br />extend their sincerest wishes for success in his future endeavors. <br />Adopted this 17th day of May 2016. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />