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PROCLAMATION HONORING BETH MITCHELL ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE SEBASTIAN RIVER AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WHEREAS, Beth Mitchell has served as President of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce for 18 years; and WHEREAS, under Beth's leadership, the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce raised funds for the Pelican Porch Visitors Center, enabled the designation of the Scenic Byway extension through Fellsmere, partnered with Visit Florida, and implemented a marketing plan for North Indian River County, including the creation of the Fellsmere and Sebastian Destination Videos; and WHEREAS, Beth created Concerts in the Park and was a board member of the Sebastian Fine Arts & Music Festival, Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival and Indian River County Lionfish Festival; and WHEREAS, Beth served on the City of Sebastian Charter Review Committee, Community Redevelopment Agency, and Working Waterfront Committee and she currently serves as board member for United Way of Indian River County and Sebastian River Medical Center; and is in her 4th term as Sebastian Inlet District Commissioner; and WHEREAS, Beth has served on numerous Indian River County boards and committees including: Affordable Housing, Economic Development Council, Impact Fee Task Force, and Beach & Shore Preservation Advisory Committee, all for the betterment of Indian River County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board honors Beth Mitchell and her tireless work as President of the Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce, and expresses its appreciation for her 18 years of service to the community and Indian River County. Adopted this 22nd day of January, 2019 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Bob Solari, Chairman Susan Adams, Vice Chairman Joseph E. Flescher Tim Zorc Peter D. O'Bryan 1