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RESOLUTION NO. 69-16 <br />The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, <br />Florida, resolves: <br />1. More than two (2) years ago, the funeral directors operating <br />in Indian River County, Florida, made a public announcement that they would <br />no longer furnish emergency ambulance service for this area and for a time <br />it appeared that this necessary public service would either not be available or <br />available only as a part of the functions of the political subdivisions of the <br />area. Investigation by this Board determined that the establishment of emer- <br />gency ambulance service for Indian River County would require the expendi- <br />ture of substantial capital funds and the employment of a large staff, all of <br />which would result in substantial expenditure of public funds in excess of <br />those presently anticipated. <br />2. The Vero Beach Ambulance Squad was organized by a group <br />of public spirited volunteers who undertook the responsibility of providing <br />emergency ambulance service throughout the area of Indian River County and <br />they have for over two (2) years rendered this great public service and <br />relieved the political subdivisions of this area of the awesome task and great <br />financial obligation. Through these years, the Ambulance Squad has con- <br />tinued to function through its volunteers and has rendered a service exceeding <br />in excellence even the fondest hope and greatest dream for such service. <br />3. This Board, on behalf of the citizens of Indian River County, <br />whom it represents, extends grateful appreciation and acknowledgment of the <br />fine public service to the Vero Beach Ambulance Squad and calls upon the <br />citizens of the county to honor these volunteers on May 3, 1969, which is <br />ii <br />hereby designated Vero Beach Ambulance Squad Appreciation Day. <br />