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5� <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING MARCH 2, 2017 AS <br /> READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY <br /> WHEREAS, the citizens of Indian River County stand firmly committed to promoting <br /> reading as the catalyst for our students' future academic success, their preparation for <br /> America's jobs of the future, and their ability to compete in a global economy; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the Indian River County Library System has provided significant leadership <br /> in the area of community involvement in the education of our youth, grounded in the principle <br /> that educational investment is key to the community's well-being and long-term quality of life; <br /> and, <br /> WHEREAS, "National Education Association's Read Across America," a national <br /> celebration of Dr. Seuss's 113th birthday on March 2, 2017, promotes reading and adult <br /> involvement in the education of our community's students. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board endorses "National <br /> Education Association's Read Across America" and recommits our community to engage <br /> in programs and activities to make America's children the best readers in the world, and the <br /> Board encourages all citizens to assure every child is in a safe place reading together with a <br /> caring adult on March 2, 2017. <br /> Adopted this 21st day of February, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> h . Flescher, Chairman <br /> Peter D. O'B7e7l-"' <br /> :��an <br /> * � � Adams <br /> f Bob Solari <br /> Tim Zo <br /> P2 <br />