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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 Attachments: Proclamation Captain Anthony "Tony" Consalo was joined by his family as he accepted accolades for his twenty -seven-year career with the Indian River County Sheriffs Department. He vowed to continue serving the community through his retirement. The Commissioners and staff praised Captain Consalo's work, commitment, and service to the community. Read and Presented by Commissioner Loar 5.C. 23-0261 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Paul Fafeita on Lifetime of Service to Indian River County Recommended Action: Read and Present Attachments: Proclamation The Board commended Paul Fafeita with heartfelt thanks for his years of service to Indian River County, from his time as a Sheriffs Deputy to his years as an advocate for the betterment of the environment through the Indian River Clean Water Coalition. Mr. Fafeita urged the Board to keep working toward improving the health of the Indian River Lagoon as he announced he would be leaving Florida. Michael Johannsen recounted his experience working with Mr. Fafeita on lagoon -related projects. Read and Presented by Chairman Earman 5.D. 23-0212 Presentation of Proclamation - Recognizing Indian River County as a Moonshot Community for Literacy Recommended Action: Read & Present. Attachments: Proclamation Ray Oglethorpe, Chairman of the Board and founder of The Learning Alliance, discussed the importance of reading skills, and the County's goal to achieve 90 percent literacy among third graders. He recounted the success of the Moonshot Moment program in raising the County's literacy rank state-wide, and warned of the ramifications for below-average literacy in children. Commissioner Moss announced an event to benefit the Moonshot Moment program at Riverside Park on April 29, 2023. Indian River County Florida Page 2