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FF_ FEB 15 19-4 8 '09 91 Nu 730 -1 B. Proclamation Designating March 3-5 1994 as Mentally Handicanned Week in Indian River County Florida P R O C L A M A T I O N DESIGNATING MARCH 3 THROUGH MARCH 5, 1994 AS MENTALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, Vero Beach Council 5629, will be conducting its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to help the handicapped and mentally retarded citizens on March 3 - through March 5, 1994; and WHEREAS, the proceeds from the donations will be used by the Knights of Columbus for local programs and activities such as the. mentally retarded workshop and special olympics program; and WHEREAS, on a nationwide• basis, the Knights of Columbus Councils will be conducting similar events during the same time span;. and WHEREAS, with the help of many friends and local organizations who have volunteered to assist the Knights of Columbus in this year's endeavor, it is anticipated tfat the proceeds generated will be far in excess of last year's total; and WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper to officially recognize this worthy cause, and to help create a public awareness and appreciation for all those who will be "aproned and canistered" on March 3 through March 5, 1994 and most of all, for all those who will contribute what they can from their hearts and, pockets to assist the mentally handicapped: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that March 3 through'March 5, 1994 be officially observed as MENTALLY HANDICAPPED WEEK in Indian River County, and that_ special recognition be given to the dates of March 3 through March -5, 1994 in support of this worthwhile endeavor. Adopted this 15 day of February, 1994. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA fe JOHN - W. TIPPIN,/ C]Aairman 2