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PROCLAMATION 5 .
<br />Honoring Wesley S. Davis for 17 years of Public Service
<br />WHEREAS, Wesley S. Davis was born January 16, 1970 in Vero Beach, Florida; and
<br />WHEREAS, Wesley married Tonya Patterson on June 23, 1990. Wesley and Tonya raised two
<br />children, Wesley, Jr. and Taylor, and are soon expecting grandson, Trent Michael; and
<br />WHEREAS, Wesley began his public service in November, 1994, when elected to the Indian River
<br />County School District of Indian River County with Superintendent Dr. Roger Dearing; serving as Chairman to
<br />the Board from 1996 to 1999; and
<br />WHEREAS, Wesley was elected as County Commissioner for District 1 in November, 2004 and
<br />served as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners from 2008-2009 and 2014-2015; and
<br />WHEREAS, Wesley has been honored for his achievements by Florida Association of Counties
<br />Advanced County Commissioner, 2009; World Wide College of Auctioneers, 2000; Sun Up Center Auctioneer
<br />Extraordinaire, 2007; and Barrier Island Coalition Outstanding Citizen, 2008; and
<br />WHEREAS, Wesley takes pride in assisting special causes with compassion, enthusiasm, positive
<br />outlook, and generosity with raising funds. In recognition for his outstanding service to the citizens of Indian
<br />River County as a successful Auctioneer for non-profit organizations, Wesley has maintained a license as a
<br />Professional Auctioneer since 2000, during which time he has successfully auctioned over $1,000,000.00 for
<br />charities within Indian River County. Clients range from private, independent and public schools, faith -based
<br />groups, animal welfare, arts and culture, health care, and foundations. He has ensured successful fundraising
<br />for organizations such as IRC Healthy Start Coalition, IRC Rotary Clubs, IRC Youth Guidance Luau,
<br />Beachland Elementary, Treasure Coast Women Auction for Scholarships, American Red Cross, Habitat for
<br />Humanity, 4-H Foundation, Harvest Food Outreach, St. Edwards School, Children's Home Society, and
<br />Homeless Family Center; and
<br />WHEREAS, as County Commissioner, Wesley has been a stalwart supporter of open meetings and
<br />helped set the standard for citizen input in front of the Board, and as Chairman, Wesley has always conducted
<br />meetings in a professional, businesslike manner in an effort to provide the citizens of Indian River County fair
<br />representation.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board expresses their most devout appreciation for Wesley S.
<br />Davis' 17 years of public service, and the Board further extends their best wishes to Wesley and Tonya for
<br />continued success in future endeavors.
<br />Adopted this 151h day of November 2016,
<br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Bob Solari, Chairrrwn
<br />Peter D_jg4cyan
<br />Tim
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