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5.A <br />PROCLAMA TION <br />HONORING ROLAND DEBLOIS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE <br />INDL4NRIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT <br />WHEREAS, Roland DeBlois retires from the Indian River County Department of Community <br />Development as of June 30, 2020; and <br />WHEREAS, Roland began his career with Indian River County on July 8, 1985 as a Planner I and <br />was promoted to Planner II on January 23, 1987, and to Chief Planner on July 8, 1988, and Interim <br />Community Development Director on May 10, 2019; and <br />WHEREAS, as Environmental Planning & Code Enforcement Section Chief Roland managed code <br />enforcement operations throughout the County, reviewed development projects concerning <br />environmentally sensitive areas and habitats, established a flood protection and mitigation program, <br />worked to acquire and preserve environmentally sensitive and historically significant properties, and <br />became the resident expert and point person for an endless variety of issues and topics in the County; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, during the time of Roland's employment, the County's population has more than <br />doubled, and Roland has been integral to the review, establishment, and implementation of land <br />development regulations, codes, and standards that have enhanced the quality of life in Indian River <br />County; and <br />WHEREAS, Roland has served this County and the Public with his impartial judgement, fairness, <br />and an eye for the good of thecommunity; has shaped the appearance of the community through <br />consistent application of the County's codes and standards; has calmly negotiated countless difficult <br />situations by providing rational solutions, and sometimes even cracking a smile; and has earned the <br />respect and admiration of his coworkers and community members alike; and <br />WHEREAS, Roland's legacy is one of bettering the community, and his preservation efforts will <br />benefit the County and its residents and visitors for years to come. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board applauds Roland DeBlois' efforts on <br />behalf of the County, and the Board wishes to express their appreciation for the dedicated service he <br />has given to Indian River County for the last thirty-five years; and <br />BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend <br />heartfelt wishes for success in his future endeavors! <br />Adopted this 2nd day of June, 2020. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIANRIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />1 <br />