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�� <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING JUNE 18TH THROUGH JUNE 24TH, 2018 <br />AS AMATEUR RADIO WEEK <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County is home to a highly experienced group of licensed radio <br />amateurs; and, the Amateur Radio Emergency Service of Indian River County provided valuable <br />communication assistance to five emergency shelters, two area hospitals, and the Humane Society <br />during Hurricane Irma in September of 2017; and, <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County recognizes and appreciates the diligence of these "hams" who <br />also serve as weather spotters in the Skywarn program of the National Weather Service; and, these <br />radio amateurs are always on alert for tornadoes, floods, tropical cyclones, or any other local <br />emergency, and use their communications skills to assist local and state government officials; and, <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County radio amateurs generously donate their time and equipment to <br />provide communications support to local service clubs, organizations, and charities; and, <br />WHEREAS, the Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club has been designated a SPECIAL SERVICE <br />CLUB by the American Radio Relay League for always going above and beyond the service requests <br />from the local community; and, <br />WHEREAS, members of the Vero Beach Amateur Radio Club will continue to improve their <br />communications skills by operating during the twenty-four hour emergency simulation known as 'Field <br />Day' on June 23-24, 2018. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that June 18th through June 24th, 2018, be designated as <br />AMATEUR RADIO WEEK in Indian River County, and the Board calls this observance to the attention <br />of all our citizens. <br />Adopted this 12th day of June, 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 />1 <br />