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PROCLAMATION 5,G
<br />HONORING DOCTOR A. RONALD HUDSON
<br />WHEREAS, A. Ronald Hudson, a 1950 graduate of Gifford High School, exemplifies educational and civic
<br />leadership to Indian River County through his life's accomplishments and is being honored as an African American
<br />Pioneer, and;
<br />WHEREAS, A. Ronald Hudson, served his country as a Sergeant in the United States Army until his Honorable
<br />Discharge in 1954; and
<br />WHEREAS, A. Ronald Hudson, went on to earn his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from Bethune
<br />Cookman College, to obtain his Master's Degree in Chemistry from Tuskegee University and a Master Degree in;
<br />Educational Supervision and Administration from Stetson University, as well as a Doctorate in Psychology and School
<br />Administration from Walden University, whereupon he led a distinguished career educating the youth in Indian River
<br />County for 31 years from 1957 to 1988; and
<br />WHEREAS, A. Ronald Hudson, with the love and support of his wife, Jackye, and three children, Dr. Rhonda
<br />Hudson, Dr. Vonda Jones Hudson and A. Ronald Hudson, Jr., became a role model for not only his family, but the Indian;
<br />River Community, in his many roles as a Chairman or member of Board of Directors for such entities as the Gifford Youth
<br />Activities Center, Indian River Memorial Hospital; Habitat for Humanity; Job Training Centers, Inc., Mt. Zion AME Church,'
<br />Indian River Community College, Gifford Progressive Civic League, and as a member of the Indian River County
<br />Commission Charter Government Committee, Rotary Club, and the United Way; and
<br />WHEREAS, throughout his career, A. Ronald Hudson strived to give back to the community through the founding
<br />of the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, providing professional expertise for area teachers, and authoring many
<br />publications to enhance student's education and to chronicle black heritage along the Treasure Coast; and
<br />WHEREAS, A. Ronald Hudson's distinguished life included honors and awards such as Outstanding Teacher of
<br />the Year, Distinguished Educators Award, A Commitment to Excellence Award, Indian River County People's Award, the
<br />Book of Golden Deeds Award, the Dan Richardson Humanitarian Award and the Alma Lee Loy Service Award.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
<br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Proclamation recognizes the pioneer spirit and educational and civic contributions
<br />made to the Treasure Coast by Dr. A. Ronald Hudson.
<br />Adopted this 201h day of February, 2018.
<br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman
<br />Bob Solari, Vice Chairman
<br />Susan Adams
<br />Joseph E. Flescher
<br />Tim Zorc
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