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7A: <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING SHELDON DANE LEWIS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES <br />FIRE RESCUE DIVISION <br />WHEREAS, Sheldon Dane Lewis began his journey as a Firefighter with Indian River County on <br />April 6, 1991; and, <br />WHEREAS, due to diligent work and demonstrated ability he advanced through the Fire Service <br />ranks becoming an EMT two months later; within just five years on March 8, 1996, he earned Driver <br />Engineer status and by the turn of the century, on August 4, 2000 he was promoted once again, earned <br />his paramedic license and merited the position of Lieutenant Firemedic in which capacity he has <br />served our community until his retirement on January 31, 2021; and, <br />WHEREAS, Sheldon Lewis spent the first half of his career based at Station 7 within a response <br />area that not only included private dwellings and businesses but also the Florida Turnpike, I-95 and <br />State Route 60 which enabled him to gain immeasurable experience and knowledge; and, <br />WHEREAS, after becoming certified in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) and upon <br />promotion to Lieutenant, Sheldon Lewis spent the second half of his career leading Station 3 which <br />is the primary response crew for the Vero Beach Regional Airport; and, <br />WHEREAS, Sheldon Lewis' stellar devotion to duty and his dedication to "boots on the ground" <br />philosophy have always been value -driven through high integrity, commitment, and a deep faith in <br />God, his family and his crews. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board <br />extend our sincerest gratitude to Lt. Lewis for his thirty years of unwavering service, commitment <br />and dedication to this department and for choosing to spend a lifetime contributing to the safety of <br />our community with determination, commitment, brotherhood and pride. <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 February, 2021. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />