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5,C, <br />PROCLAMATION <br />DESIGNATING MARCH 30, 2019 AS INDIAN RIVER STEAM FEST DAY <br />WHEREAS, the citizens of Indian River County see the benefit of educating <br />children in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM); and <br />WHEREAS, STEM fields are important to the economy and general well-being of <br />our community because they are the underpinning of manufacturing, food production, <br />and health care; and <br />WHEREAS, artists, designers, and writers provide new insights and perspectives <br />that can sow the seeds of scientific progress; and <br />WHEREAS, between 2017 and 2027, the number of STEM jobs will grow 13 <br />percent, compared to 9 percent for non -STEM jobs; and <br />WHEREAS, we need creative people to form productive collaborations with <br />scientists, educators, and technologists to make a positive impact on the world; and <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County is committed to investing in the education of all <br />young people by providing expanded learning opportunities in the fields of Science, <br />Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math; and <br />WHEREAS, Indian River STEAM Fest Day will be commemorated in Indian River <br />County, Florida on March 30, 2019. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that March 30, 2019 be <br />designated as Indian River STEAM Fest Day in Indian River County. <br />Adopted this 26th day of March, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Tim Zorc <br />4 <br />