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7A <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING TIMOTHY (ERIC) MARTIN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE <br />INDJAN RIVER COUNTYBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SER VICES FIRE RESCUE DIVISION <br />WHEREAS, Eric Martin retires from the Indian River County Department of Emergency <br />Services Fire Rescue Division effective September 30,2020; and <br />WHEREAS, Eric began his career as a Firefighter with Indian River County on October <br />3, 1990 was promoted to Driver/Engineer in 1992 and by 2004 had achieved the rank of <br />Lieutenant in which capacity he served our community until his retirement; and <br />WHEREAS, Eric's passion for the life of a first. responder was evident as early as 1992 <br />after a daring and heroic rescue at the Sebastian Inlet that resulted with his saving two <br />lives and the honor of being Fire Rescue's 1993 Firefighter of the Year, and, <br />WHEREAS, his drive to learn everything he could to perform his job on land or sea led <br />to his mastering of Fire Science subjects such as Aerial Operations and Maintenance, <br />Structural Collapse/Trench and Excavation Operations, Hazmat and attaining expert <br />ratings as a Dive Rescue Specialist and; <br />WHEREAS, Eric's admirable work ethic and sincere commitment to his brothers and <br />sisters of the fire service have been greatly appreciated by his employer, citizens and co- <br />workers alike. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OFINDIANRIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board applauds <br />Eric Martin's efforts on behalf of the County, and the Board wishes to express their <br />appreciation for the exemplary service he has given to Indian River County for the last <br />thirty years; and <br />BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Board of County Commissioners and staff <br />extend heartfelt wishes for success in his future endeavors! <br />Adopted this 6th day of October, 2020. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDJANRIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />4 <br />