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PROCLAMATION 5.0 <br />HONORING THE GIFFORD YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT CENTER, INC. <br />FOR 20 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE <br />WHEREAS, the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc., a 501(c)3 agency with its primary purpose to <br />enhance the academic achievement of children in Indian River County, has been serving the Gifford <br />community and beyond for the last 20 years since it opened its doors on February 15, 1998; and, <br />WHEREAS, Mr. Danforth K. Richardson, Dr. A. Ronald Hudson, and Dr. William Nigh were founders of the <br />Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc., with the support of the Progressive Civic League of Gifford, Florida, <br />Inc., the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, and other community leaders; and, <br />WHEREAS, Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc. has been the catalyst for helping to improve <br />graduation rates in Indian River County of African-American students which had dropped below 30 percent in <br />1996 and today is approximately 74 percent; and, <br />WHEREAS, Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc. provides programs and activities for all ages including <br />children, adults and senior citizens in its facility which contains classrooms, computer labs, a county library <br />branch, and an indoor gymnasium; and, <br />WHEREAS, Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc. has established vital partnerships with many other <br />local organizations who are passionate about supporting the mission which states "with God's guidance, we <br />strive to encourage our children's development of self-esteem, teach character, and encourage every <br />individual to reach for his or her ultimate potential". <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN <br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board recognizes the efforts of Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc. <br />over the last 20 years of service in making Indian River County a better place for our children, adults and <br />seniors. <br />Adopted this 20th day of February, 2018. 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 <br />3 <br />