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PROCLAMATION <br />CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF <br />FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY <br />HARBOR BRANCH OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE <br />WHEREAS, being founded in 1971 by Seward Johnson and Edwin Link, Florida Atlantic University <br />Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has provided 50 years of groundbreaking research and exploration <br />to address the critical issues facing our oceans, thereby positively impacting human health and well-being; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, from developing new cancer therapies to working on cutting-edge aquaculture techniques <br />for global food security to tackling toxic algal blooms, FAU Harbor Branch has remained steadfast in the <br />pursuit of Ocean Science for a Better World; and <br />WHEREAS, over the course of 50 years of program expansion at FAU Harbor Branch, marine <br />scientists, engineers, educators, and students have served as valuable community resources, increasing <br />their reach to over 100 miles along Florida's east coast, and establishing Harbor Branch as a worldwide <br />trusted leader for marine and ocean science, conservation, and education; and <br />WHEREAS, FAU Harbor Branch was founded in the spirit of ocean exploration to unveil the mysteries <br />of the deep; and <br />WHEREAS, to this day, FAU Harbor Branch relentlessly pursues innovative ocean research while <br />providing top -tier educational programs that will lead humankind to solve the most pressing issues facing <br />our oceans. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board does hereby congratulate Florida Atlantic University <br />Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute on 50 years of world-class research, fueled by the spirit of ocean <br />exploration. <br />Adopted this 14th day of December, 2021. 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 <br />2 <br />