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BOOK 97 Fp1r. The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 13, 1996. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Special Meeting of February 13, 1996, as written. CONSENT AGENDA A. Reports Received and placed on file in the office of the Clerk to the Board: 1. St. Johns River Water Management District Financial Audit of FY 1994-95 B. Proclamation in Recognition of March 7 through March 9, 1996 as Mentally Retarded and Handicapped Week PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus, Vero Beach Council 5629, will be conducting its annual Tootsie Roll Drive to help the handicapped and mentally retarded citizens on March 7 through March 9, 1996; and WHEREAS, the proceeds from the donations will be used by the Knights of Columbus for local programs and activities such as the mentally retarded workshop and special olympics program; and WHEREAS, on a nationwide basis, the Knights of Columbus Councils will be conducting similar events during the same time span; and WHEREAS, with the help of many friends and local organizations who have volunteered to assist the Knights of Columbus in this year's endeavor, it is anticipated that the proceeds generated will be far in excess of last year's total; and WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper to officially recognize this worthy cause, and to help create a public awareness and appreciation for all those who will be "aproned and canistered" on March 7 through March 9, 1996 and most of all, for all those who will contribute what they can from their hearts and pockets to assist the mentally handicapped: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that March 7 through March 9, 1996 be officially observed as MENTALLY RETARDED AND HANDICAPPED WEEK K FEBRUARY 27, 1996