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Proclamation <br />Designating May 20th through May 26th, 2023 as <br />National Safe Boating Week in Indian River County <br />-Whereas, for millions of Americans, including those in Indian River County, boating continues to <br />be a popular recreational activity; and <br />-Whereas, during National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard and its federal, state, and <br />local safe boating partners, encourage all boaters to explore and enjoy America's beautiful waters, <br />safely and responsibly; and <br />-Whereas, safe boating begins with preparation through basic Boating Safety Training, on <br />procedures, equipment, as well as outing planning and preparation; and <br />-Whereas, hundreds of people lose their life each year in boating related accidents in the United <br />States, and it is estimated that the vast majority of all boating related accidents are caused solely by <br />human error or poor judgement and not by the boat, equipment, or environmental factors; and <br />-Whereas, a significant number of boaters whose lives were lost by drowning would still be alive <br />today if they had worn their life jackets. <br />Naw, therefore, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, does <br />hereby proclaim the week of May 20th through May 26th, 2023 as "NATIONAL SAFE BOATING <br />WEEK" with the renewal of a year-round effort to promote safe boating. We urge all those who are on <br />the water to attend a Safe Boating Class, practice safe boating habits, and to wear a life jacket at all <br />times while boating. <br />Adopted this 16th day of May, 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 />