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5-6 <br />Vrutiamation <br />HONORING KATHY CROCKETT ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE <br />WHEREAS, Kathy Crockett is retiring from the Indian River County Supervisor of Elections office <br />effective July 17, 2019; and <br />WHEREAS, Kathy began her career in 2003 as an Election Specialist and advanced to the position of <br />Voter Registration and Candidate Coordinator; and <br />WHEREAS, Kathy has experienced noticeable improvements in office space beginning with the <br />cramped quarters in the prior county administration building (old hospital), to the thirteen modular trailers <br />assembled in the county parking lot, to the current complex located on 43rd Avenue; and <br />WHEREAS, During Kathy's employment, the Indian River County has grown from 74,234 to 115,119 <br />registered voters, a 55% increase; and <br />WHEREAS, Kathy witnessed many voting equipment changes during her time with the Elections Office <br />as voting methods evolved from touchscreen to the current optical scan paper ballots; and <br />WHEREAS, During Kathy's tenure, she has experienced the implementation of no excuse absentee <br />ballot voting and early voting; and <br />WHEREAS, Kathy has attained national certification as a Certified Elections & Registration <br />Administrator; and <br />WHEREAS, Kathy has been involved with the planning and implementation of 32 elections; and <br />WHEREAS, Kathy was involved with the first ever machine recount of three statewide races followed <br />by two manual statewide recounts; <br />WHEREAS, Kathy has dedicated 16 years working tirelessly to protect democracy through her <br />professionalism in election administration; and <br />WHEREAS, It is with great respect and admiration that we acknowledge and recognize the legacy of <br />service Kathy has shared with the Supervisor of Elections office and our nation's elections community; and <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board applauds Kathy Crockett for her loyalty and dedication to <br />the County, and the Board extends their heartfelt wishes for success in her future endeavors and a happy and <br />prosperous retirement. <br />Duly adopted this 9th day of July, 2019 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />2 <br />