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B. Presentation of Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association OMB Director Joe Baird commented that this is the second year we have received this award, which is given to only 5% of governments across the nation. He thanked his staff for putting the book together, which is a difficult process involving many hours of work, and emphasized that it could not have been done without the joint effort of several other departments. Chairman Bird presented the following letter, press release and plaque to OMB Director Joe Baird: GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION 180 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, Ilrinois 80801 312/977-9700 • Fax: 312/977-4808 March 19, 1993 Mr. James E. Chandler County Administrator Indian River County Board of County Commnrs. 1840 25th Street-. Vero Beach, Florida 32960 Dear Mr. Chandler: I am pleased to notify you that Indian River County Board of County Commnrs. has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This award is the highest form of recognition in governmental budgeting and represents a significant achievement by your organization. Your government's plaque will be shipped under separate cover to Mr. Joseph A. Baird, who originally submitted the budget for consideration. We hope you will arrange for a formal public presentation of the award, and that appropriate publicity will be given to this notable achievement. A press release is enclosed for your use. We appreciate your participation in GFOA's budget awards program. Through your example, we hope that other governments will be. encouraged to achieve excellence in budgeting. Sincerely, A�0_41_540? Jeffrey L. Esser Executive Director 3 MAY I 11993 BOOK 89 FAG -r.468