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BOOK 97 PAGE 493 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the state's juvenile crime problem has ramifications far beyond the juvenile justice system and affects the health and integrity of the state's business, community, education and family institutions; and WHEREAS, the state, as well as Indian River County, must therefore employ a comprehensive strategy to address the problem of juvenile crime if the problem is to be effectively solved; and WHEREAS, statewide there has been an increase in the number of youths committed for delinquency in the last fiscal year, and WHEREAS, Indian River County will not tolerate the criminal activities of our youth; and ' I WHEREAS, the citizens of the community need to have a heightened awareness of juvenile justice issues; and WHEREAS, Indian River County will work with the Department of Juvenile Justice and local businesses on programs for the prevention and intervention of juvenile justice: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida that the week of March 25-29, 1996 be designated as JUVENILE JUSTICE WEEK in Indian River County, and the Board further urges all citizens of our community to take part in stopping or preventing juvenile delinquency and to make a conscious effort to learn more about the programs for prevention and intervention. Adopted this 12 day of March, 1996. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Fran B. Adams, Chairman APPROVAL OF NfVffJ S The Chairman asked if there were any corrections or additions to the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of February 20, 1996 or February 27, 1996.. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Bird, the Board unanimously approved the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of 2/20/96 and 2/27/96, as written. 2 MARCH 12, 1996