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GAL <br />Guardian ad Litem <br />A POWERFUL VOICE FOR <br />FLORIDA'S CHILDREN <br />FLORIDA GUARDIAN AD LITEM <br />PROGRAM <br />Alan Abramowitz, Executive Director <br />Vern Melvin, Circuit Director <br />March 29, 2016 <br />Honorable Bob Solari Honorable Anne Scott <br />Chairperson, Indian River Co. Commission Chairperson, Martin Co. Commission <br />County Administration Building Martin County Administration Center <br />1801 27th Street 2401 SE Monterey Road <br />Vero Beach, FL 32960 Stuart, FL 34996 <br />Honorable Frank Irby Honorable Kim Johnson <br />Chairperson, Okeechobee Co. Commission Chairperson, St. Lucie Co. Commission <br />Board of County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners <br />304 Northwest 2"d Street, Room 123 2300 Virginia Avenue <br />Okeechobee, FL 34972 Ft. Pierce, FL 34982 <br />RE: Guardian ad Litem Program County Budget Request for FY17 <br />Dear Commissioners: <br />• The Guardian ad Litem can only achieve its goals with the commitment and support of leaders and <br />members of our community like you. Without this support, serving children who are victims of <br />abandonment, abuse and neglect would not be possible. <br />Our Program's ability to continue to operate is due, in large part, to your continued support and believing <br />in our mission to have a Guardian ad Litem appointed to every child in the Dependency Court System. <br />Together we can ensure that close to 900 children from Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie <br />counties have a voice that will represent their best interest at such a critical time in their lives. <br />We are grateful to join forces with you who have the power to enhance the quality of life of the children in <br />our community. You make a difference by supporting the 19th Circuit, Guardian ad Litem Program every <br />year. <br />On behalf of the 19th Circuit staff, volunteers and most significantly, our children whose voices do not <br />go unheard, we thank you. <br />Thank you for your consideration of the Guardian ad Litem County budget request for FY17. <br />Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions at (772) 871-7237. <br />Respectfully, <br />//44t� <br />• Vern Melvin <br />Circuit Director <br />NINETEENTH CIRCUIT GUARDIAN AD LITEM <br />584 NW UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD, SUITE 600 <br />PORT ST. LUCIE, FL 34986-2260 <br />PHONE: (772) 785-5804 <br />FAx: (772) 785-5869 <br />65 <br />