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DWA <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING JUNE 19TH THROUGH JUNE 25TH , 2017 <br />AS AMATEUR RADIO WEEK <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County is home to more than 500 licensed radio amateurs; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Indian River County provided valuable <br />communication assistance to five American Red Cross Shelters, two area hospitals, and the Humane <br />Society during Hurricane Matthew in October of 2016; and, <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County recognizes and appreciates the diligence of these "hams" who <br />also serve as weather spotters in the Skywarn program of the National Weather Service; and, <br />WHEREAS, these radio amateurs are always on alert for tornadoes, floods, tropical cyclones, or <br />any other local emergency, and use their communications skills to assist local and state government <br />officials; and, <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County radio amateurs generously donate their time and equipment to <br />provide communications support to local service clubs, organizations, and charities; and, <br />WHEREAS, members of the Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club will continue to improve their <br />communications skills by operating during the twenty-four hour emergency simulation known as 'Field <br />Day' on June 24-25, 2017. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that June 19th through June 25th, 2017, be designated as <br />AMATEUR RADIO WEEK in Indian River County, and the Board calls this observance to the attention <br />of all our citizens. <br />Adopted this 13th day of June, 2017. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Bob Solari <br />Tim Zorc <br />P4 <br />