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HONORING TYRONE MCGRIFF, SR. <br />-Whereas, Indian River County celebrates African American Pioneers who, through their service in the <br />business, public, and elected arenas, have paved the way for this and future generations; and <br />-Whereas, the late Tyrone McGriff, Sr., was born on January 13, 1958, to Harry and Dollie McGriff and <br />attended Vero Beach High School, where he became a legendary player under coach Bill Wilson; and <br />-Whereas, Tyrone would enroll at Florida A&M University and mature into one of the most decorated <br />players ever at FAMU as a three -time Division I -AA All-American offensive lineman; and <br />-Whereas, Tyrone was selected in the 1980 NFL Draft and played three seasons in the NFL before <br />moving to the USFL, winning the inaugural USFL Championship as a member of the Michigan Panthers; and <br />-Whereas, Tyrone began his coaching career in 1986 under FAMU's Hall of Fame coach Ken Riley and <br />coached at four universities in total before assuming the duties of head football coach at Dillard High School and <br />then Fort Lauderdale High School, where he helped lead many young men out of poverty and into college or <br />their chosen career fields; and <br />-Whereas, during his time as a professional football player and coach, Tyrone would regularly rent <br />facilities to provide quality entertainment opportunities for local youth, a passion that led him back to his <br />hometown of Vero Beach; and <br />-Whereas, in Vero Beach, Tyrone served as director of the Gifford Youth Activity Center, where he <br />arranged travel to the polls for elderly voters, set up after school tutoring, and helped many young Gifford <br />residents find enriching academic, recreational, and physical fitness options outside of school; and <br />-Whereas, Tyrone was inducted into both the College Football and Black College Football Halls of Fame, <br />but left perhaps his most lasting legacy as a mentor to the young, both locally and nationally. <br />Wow, therefore, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, ,Florida, that the pioneer spirit and civic contributions of Tyrone McGriff, Sr., have made a <br />lasting impact on Indian River County and the Treasure Coast, and that the Board posthumously extends its <br />sincere thanks to Tyrone's family for his outstanding efforts in our community. <br />Adopted this 7th day of February, 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 />2 <br />