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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 <br />for the Board's recognition of the impact his many humanitarian and improvement <br />programs have made upon the community. James Willis, President, Gifford Youth <br />Little League, recounted Mr. Holt's mentorship which inspired him to be a coach. <br />Interim County Administrator Michael Zito sought to foster a relationship between <br />Gifford Youth Little League and the County, and suggested unification of the Gifford <br />program with Major League Baseball's RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) <br />program at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex. <br />Read and Presented by Vice Chairman Adams <br />5.C. 23-0135 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Dale Dawkins <br />Recommended Action: Read and Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Mr. Dale Dawkins thanked the Board for the honor and recognized the community <br />support which helped him succeed. He went on to discuss his plans to give back to <br />the community through coaching, mentorship, and philanthropy. Mr. Dawkins <br />personally thanked Teddy Floyd, the Velde and Wilson families, Dr. Peggy Jones, <br />and his parents and siblings. The following people spoke on his behalf: Teddy Floyd, <br />Dr. Peggy Jones, Eric Seymour, and Kenny Holmes. <br />Read and Presented by Commissioner Flescher <br />5.D. 23-0130 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing Black History Month in Indian River <br />County <br />Recommended Action: Read and Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Commissioner Moss made mention of local community members who made an <br />impact: Freddie Woolfork and Angelia Perry of the Gifford Youth Achievement <br />Center; Constance Peterson of Gifford Middle School; the late Gerrod Miller of <br />Dodgertown Elementary; Jonnie Mae Perry of the Gifford Historical Museum and <br />Cultural Center; and Dr. Crystal Bujol, Artistic Director of the Gifford Youth <br />Orchestra. <br />A member of the Fort Pierce Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. <br />thanked the Board and accepted the proclamation <br />Read and Presented by Commissioner Moss <br />5.E. 23-0173 Presentation of Proclamation Recognizing the Education Foundation of Indian River <br />County <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />