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7A. <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING WILLIAM RUSSELL (RUSS) GRAVES ON HIS RETIREMENT <br />FROM THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY <br />SERVICES FIRE RESCUE DIVISION <br />WHEREAS, Russ Graves retires from Indian River County Emergency Services Fire Rescue <br />Division on February 28, 2021; and, <br />WHEREAS, Russ Graves began his distinguished career in public service with Indian River <br />County as an Emergency Medical Technician on August 30, 1989; and, <br />WHEREAS, he rose steadily through the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) ranks by <br />becoming a Paramedic in 1990, Lieutenant Paramedic in 1993, and upon EMS consolidation with <br />Fire Rescue in 2006, he diligently sought and obtained his Firefighter Certificate of Compliance on <br />April 13, 2007 and on June 7, 2013 was promoted to Engineer Paramedic in which capacity he <br />served until retirement; and, <br />WHEREAS, Russ Graves mentored hundreds of fellow Firemedics in his capacity as an EMS <br />Field Training Officer not only expertly teaching the mechanics of saving a life but also the active <br />listening skills needed to ensure victims and their families would feel safe; and, <br />WHEREAS, Russ Graves is well known through -out the department and community for his <br />immeasurable knowledge, dedication and compassion for his work which is well documented in <br />countless commendations from his superiors, grateful patients, local businesses, schools and <br />colleges; and, <br />WHEREAS, Russ Graves' career embodied all the hallmarks of a great Firemedic: devotion to <br />duty, dedication to his fellow first responders and genuine love for the community in which he has <br />served for over 30 years. <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 Russ Graves for his thirty plus years of unwavering service, - <br />commitment and dedication greatly contributing to the safety of our community with determination, <br />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 9t' day of February, 2021. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chaim2in <br />