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WHEREAS, Joseph Baird actively championed the expansion of Parks and Recreation Facilities and opportunities including the Sandridge Golf Course, Golden Sands Park, Treasure Shores Park, Soccer Fields and Expo Center at the Fairgrounds, Gifford Aquatic Center, Shooting Range, Round Island Park and Observation Area, North County Baluiields, North County Aquatic Center, North Sebastian Conservation Area, South County Regional "Dick Bird" Park Lacrosse Fields and Intergenerational Facility, Historic Dodgertown Quad Baseball Fields, Concession Stands, and Multi -Purpose Soccer/Football Field, Martin Luther King Walking Trail, 16'h Street Ball Complex, and the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Hiking Trail and Oyster Bar Walking Trail in Cooperation with the Indian River Land Trust; and WHEREAS, Joseph Baird has been given numerous Awards and Special Recognitions including the Miser of the Year Award from the Taxpayers' Association of Indian River County in 1991 and 2008, the Carolyn K. Eggert Economic Development Award from the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce in 2004, the Appreciation Award from the Gifford Youth Activity Center in 2004, the Community Partner of the Year Award from the Treasure Coast Work Force Development Board in 2005, the Outstanding Citizen Award from the Barrier Island Coalition in 2005, the Leadership Appreciation Award from UNC/CDC Public Health Grand Rounds in 2007, Recognition as one of the 40 Most Influential People in Indian River County by Vero Life — Gulfstream Media Group in 2007, the National Outstanding Achievement Award in Recovery from the National Hurricane Conference Awards Committee in 2008, Recognition as a United Way of Indian River County Campaign Cabinet Member from 2008 to 2010, a Special Recognition Award for Services to Indian River County from the Taxpayers' Association of Indian River County in 2016, and the Chairman's Award from the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce in 2016, and WHEREAS, During his Thirty -Five Years of service to Indian River County, Joseph Baird has been an advocate for the Taxpayers, has served the Public tirelessly, has been dedicated to his work leaving a lasting legacy of excellence, and has been greatly appreciated by Indian River County residents, his employer, and his employees, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board Applauds Joseph Baird's efforts on behalf of Indian River County, and the Board wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River County for the last thirty-five years; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend heartfelt wishes for success in his future endeavors!