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PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING JOE N. IDLETTE, III <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County celebrates African American Pioneers who, through their service <br />in the business, public, and elected arenas, have paved the way for this and future generations; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe Idlette, 111, is a native son of Indian River County, loyal husband, father of two <br />beautiful daughters, and grandfather of two wonderful grandchildren; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe was one of the first African American students to integrate Vero Beach High School <br />in 1968, and afterward matriculated at the great Florida State University in Tallahassee; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe subsequently returned home and began a career with the City of Vero Beach, <br />culminating in 2012 -- after 34 distinguished years of service -- as Lead Treatment Plant Operator; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe's distinguished history of youth volunteerism in Indian River County covers multiple <br />decades and continues to this day, comprising 25 years as a youth football coach and 28 years as a <br />basketball coach with the Indian River County Recreation Department; ten years with Gifford Little League <br />Baseball as president, coach, umpire, and more; and major contributions to the Cub Scouts and the Gifford <br />Youth Achievement Center's Boys -To -Men -To -Greatness Mentoring Program; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe's efforts carry into community volunteerism, especially through Our Father's Table <br />Soup Kitchen, the Starlight Garden Ministry, and United Way's Day of Caring; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe has served as a prominent civic leader, including as Vice Chairman of the Indian <br />River County Housing Authority, Vice Chairman of the Economic Development Council, and President of <br />the Progressive Civic League of Gifford since 2004. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the pioneer spirit and civic contributions of Joe N. Idlette, III, have <br />greatly enriched Indian River County and the Treasure Coast, and that the Board extends its sincere thanks <br />for his outstanding efforts. <br />Adopted this 11th day of February, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Tim Zorc <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Bob Solari <br />3 <br />