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PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING THE PROGRESSIVE CIVIC LEAGUE OF GIFFORD <br />FOR 60 YEARS OF SERVICE <br />WHEREAS, the Progressive Civic League of Gifford was established in 1961 by its co-founders, the <br />Reverend Luther Green and Mr. J. Ralph Lundy; and <br />WHEREAS, the Reverend Green and Mr. Lundy would go on to serve as the Progressive Civic League's first <br />two presidents, with Mr. Lundy notably holding office for 30 distinguished years; and <br />WHEREAS, the mission statement of the Progressive Civic League is "to perpetuate the ideas, philosophy, <br />programs, and activities associated with achieving the American Dream and enhancing the quality of life for <br />all"; and <br />WHEREAS, the Progressive Civic League has promoted citizen engagement as the bedrock of a thriving <br />Gifford community and, for decades, has nurtured a strong culture of collaboration where residents, <br />organizations, and local government value all-inclusive community decision-making; and <br />WHEREAS, the Progressive Civic League has offered all Gifford residents "a seat at the table" in defining <br />and implementing public services, thereby heightening community pride, strengthening civic responsibility, and <br />engendering feelings of equity; and <br />WHEREAS, in 25 years, the Progressive Civic League has awarded over 750 Eldridge A. Wheeler <br />Scholarships to graduating high school seniors, rewarding students in financial need who have demonstrated <br />laudable academic achievement and exemplified good citizenship. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN <br />RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Progressive Civic League of Gifford has greatly enriched one of our core <br />Indian River County communities, and that the Board extends its sincere appreciation for the League's long <br />history of improving the lives of our citizens. <br />Adopted this 15th day of February, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Laura Moss 2 <br />