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15D <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 /> J i h E. Flescher,._Chairman <br /> ! v 5 <br /> ti f �� <br /> Peter D. O'Bryan, Vio",-ha man <br /> / <br /> * "r --Str5a-n Adams <br /> - <br /> Bob Solari <br /> Tim Zor <br /> P4 <br />