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Board of County Commissioners <br />Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2017 <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Vice Chairman O'Bryan read and presented the Proclamation to Jeanne Bresett, <br />who was accompanied by friends, co-workers, and support group members. Mrs. <br />Bresett thanked the Board, volunteers, researchers, and breast cancer advocacy <br />groups. She discussed the Pink Badge Program initiated by the Indian River County <br />Sheriffs Office, and stated that donations from various organizations have enabled <br />the development of new treatments. Vice Chairman O'Bryan spoke on the Real Men <br />Wear Pink Campaign, and announced that he would be hosting a fundraiser at the <br />Tiki Bar and Hut on October 21, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. <br />5.C. 17-1069 Presentation of Proclamation Designating the Month of October, 2017, as <br />National Domestic Violence Awareness Month <br />Recommended Action: Read and Presented. <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Commissioner Zorc read and presented the Proclamation to Tom Manwaring from <br />SafeSpace. Mr. Manwaring spoke about domestic violence in Indian River, St. <br />Lucie, and Martin Counties, and thanked SafeSpace advocates and supporters. He <br />also announced that the "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" awareness and fund raising <br />event is scheduled for October 28, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Indian <br />River Mall. <br />5.D. 17-1064 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Freddie Woolfork for His Service at <br />the Gifford Youth Achievement Center <br />Recommended Action: Proclamation <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Chairman Flescher read and presented the Proclamation to Freddie Woolfork, <br />Public Relations Director and Facilities Operation, Gifford Youth Achievement <br />Center (GYAC), who extended thanks to various individuals and entities who <br />support the GYAC. Also present was Shasta Woolfork, Gifford Youth Achievement <br />Center Executive Director Angelia Perry; Mentor/Volunteer Coordinator Millicent <br />Carpenter; Executive Assistant Barbara Pearce; and Carrie Williams, <br />Counselor/Mental Health Specialist. Mr. Woolfork announced that the GYAC's 20th <br />Anniversary Gala is scheduled for January 27, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oak Harbor <br />Club. <br />5.E. 17-1077 Presentation by Sheila Smith on October 21st Dedication of Victor Hart Sr. <br />Community Enhancement Complex <br />Recommended Action: No Action Required <br />Indian River County Florida <br />Page 2 <br />