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6A <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING JOE WIGGINS <br />WHEREAS, Indian River County celebrates African American Pioneers who, through their service <br />in the business, public, and elected arenas, have paved the way for this and future generations; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe Wiggins was born in Savannah, Georgia, on March 28, 1942, and during his <br />youth moved with his family to the Treasure Coast, eventually settling in the Oslo area of Indian River <br />County and graduating from Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce in 1960; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe met his wife, Mary, in 1961, and together they raised nine wonderful children: <br />Christopher, Alvin, Darran, Kimberly, Phylicia, James, Elijah, Gladys, and Twinetta; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe spent over thirty years of his professional career as a Level 3 Technician at what <br />eventually became known as Bayer Labs in Vero Beach, and during his employment was renowned for <br />inventing the man -portable industrial sprayer used in various applications nationwide; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe served his neighborhood with great dedication and tenacity as a local community <br />organizer, culminating as president of the Oslo Concerned Citizens League, where he fought for paved <br />streets, installation of sidewalks for pedestrian safety, and greater availability of low-income housing; and <br />WHEREAS, Joe always maintained his focus on future generations, recognizing the need for <br />recreational facilities for South County children and playing a key role in the building of the <br />Intergenerational Center and, especially, South County Park, where the ball fields are named in his honor. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the pioneer spirit and civic contributions of Joe Wiggins <br />greatly enriched Indian River County and the Treasure Coast, and that the Board posthumously extends <br />its sincere thanks for his extraordinary efforts in improving the lives of so many Indian River County <br />residents. <br />Adopted this 15th day of February, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Laura Moss <br />