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J L� WHEREAS, in each of the last seven years, more than 17,000 of Florida's children from ages 10 through 18 years have given birth to children; and WHEREAS, a summit on the prevention of teen pregnancy, which included private and public representation from around the state, identified public awareness as an important strategy for addressing this problem; and WHEREAS, the prevention of teen pregnancy should be a priority to the County of Indian River, and WHEREAS, the County of Indian River should further focus its attention on the prevention of teen pregnancy by building awareness of the causes, extent, and consequences of the problem; building linkages between local, state and national resources; and calling its citizens to action in their communities to address this critical issue: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Florida that the week of April 23 through May 1. 1996 be designated as TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION AWARENESS WEEK in Indian River County. The Board finther urges all citizens of this county to support the local agencies involved in curtailing this problem. Adopted this 23 day of April, 1996. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA Fran B. Adams, Chairman ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously designated the week of April 23 through May 1, 1996 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention Awareness Week in Indian River County. G. Al Mitchell re-established as member of the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee ON MOTION by Commissioner Eggert, SECONDED by Commissioner Macht, the Board unanimously approved re-establishment of Al Mitchell as a member of the Beach and Shore Preservation Advisory Committee, as requested by Chairman Adams. 13 April 23, 1996 5000 97 PAIGE 8�7