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Proclamation <br />HONORING DAN L. VAUGHN <br />CIRCUIT JUDGE, 19th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT <br />'Whereas, Indian River County wishes to express its appreciation to Dan L. Vaughn for his integrity and <br />dedicated service to all Treasure Coast citizens as a Circuit Judge of the 19th Judicial Circuit; and <br />-Whereas, Judge Vaughn graduated from the University of Georgia in 1980 and Samford University's <br />Cumberland School of Law in May of 1983, immediately beginning his legal career with the Florida State <br />Attorney's office and remaining there until his election as a St. Lucie County Judge in 1990; and <br />-Whereas, Judge Vaughn was duly appointed as a Circuit Court Judge in February of 2000 by Governor <br />Bush and later assigned to Indian River County from 2004 through 2008 and again from 2019 until his <br />retirement earlier this month, handling the juvenile caseload and the entire felony assignment; and <br />-Whereas, Judge Vaughn gave a voice to victims, avoided intimidation, eschewed prejudice or favor, <br />and showed compassion to those who were nervous, scared, or worried; and <br />"Whereas, Judge Vaughn's competence and character were manifested for all Indian River County <br />citizens, time and again, through his faithful and consistent interpretation of the laws of the State of Florida <br />and reasoned meting out of justice; and <br />-Whereas, Judge Vaughn has served his community in many ways outside of his professional duties, <br />including taking a personal interest in teaching adolescents about the workings and traditions of the American <br />legal system; coaching baseball, football, flag football, soccer, and basketball; umpiring Little League games; <br />and serving on the Board of Directors for local Boys and Girls Clubs and the C.O.R.E probation program. <br />Wow, therefore, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, Florid that Judge Dan Vaughn is recognized for his outstanding contributions to this <br />community, and the Board sends its sincere best wishes for all of his retirement endeavors. <br />Adopted this 17th day of January, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />3 <br />