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PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING EVE PRETE ON HER RETIREMENT <br />FROM THE INDIAN RIVER COUNTY OFFICE OF THE TAX COLLECTOR <br />WITH 27 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS OF SERVICE <br />WHEREAS, Eve Prete will retire from the Indian River County Tax Collector's Office on <br />December 31, 2021; and <br />WHEREAS, Eve has been employed with the Tax Collector's Office since October 20, <br />1994, starting her career as an accountant and finishing as Director of Finance; and <br />WHEREAS, Eve earned widespread admiration from current and former elected officials <br />and her many co-workers; and <br />WHEREAS, Eve has been praised by Tax Collector Carole Jean Jordan, who stated that <br />"Eve will be greatly missed and never replaced because she brought not only her skill but a <br />patience and grace not often seen in the business world... her tenure in the finance department <br />resulted in consistent financial excellence, yearly finance awards, and superior audits", and <br />WHEREAS, Eve was lauded by former Tax Collectors Charles Sembler and Karl <br />Zimmermann and former Assistant Tax Collector Jeff Smith, who emphasized her kindness, <br />intelligence, extensive financial credentials, and tremendous problem -solving skills; and <br />WHEREAS, Eve, over her long tenure, adapted to multiple financial software <br />conversions, expertly meeting each of these time-consuming challenges in a steady, <br />methodical fashion; and <br />WHEREAS, Eve, using her remarkable talents as a teacher and mentor, built highly - <br />skilled teams capable of multi -tasking under pressure and proved herself a true leader by <br />leaving her team well-trained and in good hands to carry on after her retirement; and <br />WHEREAS, Eve clearly served the public, this County, and the State of Florida with <br />integrity, dedication, and an unsurpassed work ethic. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board applauds Eve <br />Prete's efforts on behalf of the Tax Collector's Office, expresses its sincere appreciation for her <br />devoted service, and extends heartfelt wishes for success in her future endeavors. <br />Adopted this 14th day of December, 2021. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Chairman <br />