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PROCLAMATION 5D <br />DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MARCH 19 THROUGH 25, 2017, AS <br />NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK <br />WHEREAS, land surveyors are counted among the founding leaders of our county and were <br />instrumental in the formation of the layout of property boundaries in the United States, providing our <br />citizens the opportunity to enjoy the American dream of property ownership; and, <br />WHEREAS, United States Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and <br />Abraham Lincoln all served as surveyors, contributing to the historical mapping of America in its early <br />years; and, <br />WHEREAS, the surveying profession requires special education, training, the knowledge of <br />mathematics, the related physical and applied sciences, and requirements of law for evidence; and, <br />WHEREAS, surveyors are uniquely qualified and licensed to determine and describe land and water <br />boundaries for the management of natural resources and protection of private and public property <br />rights; and, <br />WHEREAS, the continual advancements in instrumentation have required the surveyor to not only be <br />able to understand and implement the methods of the past, but also to learn and employ modern <br />technology in finding solutions to meet the challenges of time; and, <br />WHEREAS, the citizens of Indian River County recognize the valuable contributions of the surveying <br />profession to history, development, and quality of life throughout our country, and make important <br />decisions based on the knowledge and expertise of licensed surveyors and mappers. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of March 19 through 25, 2017, be designated as <br />"NATIONAL SURVEYORS WEEK" in Indian River County, and the Board encourages all citizens to <br />recognize the many contributions and the ongoing dedication of surveyors to our community and <br />throughout the United States. <br />Adopted this 21st day of March, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Jo h E. Flescher, Chairman <br />y`� G Peter D. O'Bryan, Vi C a' an <br />� � S <br />l * usa Adams <br />Bob Sola " <br />2� <br />Tim Zo <br />P4 <br />