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<n <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING APRIL 10, 2017, AS <br />GOPHER TORTOISE DAY <br />WHEREAS, Florida Gopher tortoise Day will be observed annually in Indian River County on <br />April 10th; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Florida Gopher Tortoise has been living on the earth for 500,000 to 2 million <br />years; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Florida Gopher Tortoise today is a Threatened Species in the State of Florida; <br />and, <br />WHEREAS, the Florida Gopher Tortoise is considered a keystone species; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Florida Gopher Tortoise's burrow protects more than 350 other commensal <br />species, some of which are also listed as Threatened; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Florida Gopher Tortoise's habitat needs protection; and, <br />WHEREAS, having Florida Gopher Tortoises and other species in our area helps to sustain <br />the area's ecology and provide a source of joy and appreciation for nature. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that April 10, 2017 be designated as <br />Florida Gopher Tortoise Day in Indian River County and the Board encourages all citizens to protect <br />this species by learning more about them and volunteering to help with conservation efforts. <br />Adopted this 4th day of April, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />/ Jpeph E. escherChairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice -lea man <br />�Stv5'a-'n Adams <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim Zor <br />P4 <br />