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PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING FEBRUARY 11 THROUGH FEBRUARY 15, 2019, AS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY WHEREAS, Economic Development Week is an event created by the Florida Economic Development Council to celebrate the achievements of .economic, workforce and community development practitioners throughout Florida; and WHEREAS, economic development is defined as "A set of programs and policies that aid in the creation, retention and expansion of jobs; the development of a stable tax base; and the enhancement of wealth"; and WHEREAS, economic developers promote the economic well-being and quality of life for Florida's communities by facilitating the process of job creation for local residents while diversifying the local tax base; and WHEREAS, economic developers stimulate entrepreneurism to help establish the next generation of new businesses, which is the hallmark of the American economy; and WHEREAS, economic developers are engaged in a wide variety of settings including rural and urban, local, state, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, higher education, and a variety of other institutions; and WHEREAS, economic developers work to retain high-quality talent by collaborating with regional workforce boards and higher education providers to develop the skills of Florida's career seekers, thereby enhancing our competitiveness and improving the quality of life for all citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the week of February 11th through February 15th, 2019, be recognized as ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. Adopted this 12th day of February, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Bob Solari, Chairman Susan Adams, Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher Peter D. O'Bryan Tim Zorc