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PROCLAMATION �
<br /> DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2016, AS
<br /> PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
<br /> WHEREAS, Park and Recreation Month was established in 1985 and celebrates its 3111 year state and
<br /> nationwide, and
<br /> WHEREAS, passive and active recreation in Indian River County significantly enhances the quality of life
<br /> for its residents and visitors, and
<br /> WHEREAS, active recreation builds teamwork, self-esteem, comradery, life-skills, and contributes to a
<br /> healthy mind, body, and spirit, and
<br /> WHEREAS, passive recreation nourishes a love of the outdoors, provides an appreciation of the natural
<br /> environment, and contributes to a healthy community and economy; and
<br /> WHEREAS, county parks and conservation areas preserve the ecological beauty of our community,
<br /> improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve air quality, are aesthetically pleasing,
<br /> and provide open green space for people, and valuable habitat for wildlife, and
<br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County is fortunate to have many beautiful parks, playgrounds, ball fields, golf
<br /> courses, swimming facilities, nature trails, beaches, and open spaces which make our community a more
<br /> attractive and desirable place to live, work, and play, as well as contributing to our ongoing economic vitality
<br /> through increased property values, increased tourism, attraction of visitors, and recreational events, and
<br /> WHEREAS, Indian River County Recreation Department provides a variety of recreation programs
<br /> including water safety, swimming lessons, baseball, softball, football, cheerleading, summer camps, and
<br /> special events, and
<br /> WHEREAS, parks and recreation agencies, as a whole, touch the lives of individuals, families, groups, and
<br /> the community, creating a positive impact through connecting people, protecting the environment, reducing
<br /> crime, and providing healthy recreational activities
<br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
<br /> RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board designates July as Parks and Recreation Month, and
<br /> encourages all citizens to celebrate by participating in the diverse activities offered through the many facilities
<br /> and places provided to the residents and visitors by way of the Indian River County Recreation Department,
<br /> Indian River County Shooting Range, Sandridge Golf Course, Gifford Aquatic Center, North County Aquatic
<br /> Center and any of the Indian River County Parks and Conservation Areas open to the public
<br /> Adopted this the 12'h day of July, 2016 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
<br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br /> V, _ Bob Solari, Chairman
<br /> IM L7,_2Joseph E Flescher, Vice Chairman
<br /> Wesley S Davis
<br /> Peter D O'Bryan
<br /> Tim Zorc
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