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mi PROCLAMATION HONORING BRUCE H. COLTON, STATE ATTORNEY OF NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THE COUNTY OF INDIAN RIVER, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners wishes to express its appreciation to Bruce H. Colton for his commitment to public safety and his dedicated service to all citizens as the State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit; and WHEREAS, Bruce H. Colton was appointed as the Chief Assistant State Attorney for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit on January 1, 1974, and he was commissioned by Governor Bob -Graham, on October 19, 1985 to the Office of State Attorney; and WHEREAS, Bruce H. Colton has appeared before the courts of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit to give voice to victims and to all citizens, where he faithfully, without prejudice or favor, enforced the laws of the great State of Florida, serving with unimpeachable integrity and dedication to the rule of law; and WHEREAS, Bruce H. Colton's unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice has been demonstrated, time and again, by his zealous advocacy in the courtroom where his eloquent oration has brought to heel numerous criminal defendants who have engaged in some of the most reprehensible and heinous criminal conduct; and WHEREAS, his peers and his constituency recognize Bruce H. Colton as a guardian and advocate for the citizens he has served; and WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners wishes to honor and pay tribute to Bruce H. Colton for his distinguished service to the citizens of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board recognizes the outstanding contributions made to this community by Bruce H. Colton. Adopted this 20th day of October, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Susan Adams, Chairman Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman Tim Zorc Peter D. O'Bryan Bob Solari 1