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PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING SEAN SEXTON AS <br />THE FIRST POET LAUREATE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />WHEREAS, Sean Sexton is a third generation pioneer resident of Indian River County who has <br />been writing poetry for 40 years, and is affectionately known as 'The Cowboy Poet'; and, <br />WHEREAS, Sean Sexton is recognized throughout Florida and nationally for his many beautiful <br />and heartfelt poems fitting with the character and values of Indian River County including family, <br />neighbors, farm and ranch life, the buildings on his property, nature, and the passing of seasons; and, <br />WHEREAS, Sean Sexton has shared his poems to promote awareness of Indian River County <br />and the appreciation of poetry at neighborly gatherings, special occasions, public workshops, and <br />exhibits; and <br />WHEREAS, the Indian River County Poet Laureate is an honorary position and carries with it the <br />esteem and appreciation of the citizens of Indian River County; and, <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County may call upon its Poet Laureate to compose poems for County <br />occasions and other government events worthy of commemoration; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation, a 501C3 organization, recommends the <br />Board of County Commissioners designate Sean Sexton as Indian River County's First Poet <br />Laureate. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA with appreciation and admiration, on this day recognize Sean <br />Sexton as the inaugural Poet Laureate of Indian River County, Florida, effective September 1, 2016. <br />Adopted this 16th day of August, 2016 <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />0 <br />� `� ---� <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />(L seph . Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Wesley S. Davis <br />- <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Tim Zorc <br />