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PR O CL.f. MA TION HONORING DEAN FILIPPI ONHIS RETIREMENT FROM INDIANRIVER COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEPARTMENT OFEMERGENCYSERVICES/FIRE RESCUE WHEREAS, Dean Filippi began his distinguished career in public service with Indian River County as a Firefighter on February 3,1989; and, WHEREAS, through diligent work and demonstrated ability he advanced through the Fire Service ranks becoming an EMT three months later; in less than a decade on September 26, 1994 he earned Driver Engineer status and by the turn of the century, on August 4, 2000 he was promoted to Lieutenant in which capacity he has served our community until his retirement on December 28, 2018; and, WHEREAS, Dean Filippi's passion for the life of a f rst responder was evidenced early on by his drive to learn everything he could to perform his job on land or sea. During his thirty years of service, he mastered Fire Science subjects, attained expertise in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, received multiple commendations, and achieved numerous certifications including Open Water Diver, Dive Rescue Specialist 1, Med Dive Rescue, and Radiological Emergency Management; and, WHEREAS, throughout his career, Dean Filippi's devotion to his profession, his employer, the citizens oflndian River County and his co-workers alike, has always been greatly appreciated NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS that the Board applauds Lieutenant Dean Filippi's efforts on behalf of the County, and the Board wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River County for the last thirty years; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend their best wishes for success in all his future endeavors. Adopted this 18th day of December, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIANRIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Bob Solari, Chairman