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6,J <br />PR0CXANAT.t0JV <br />RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 1-7, 2023 <br />AS NATIONAL 4-H WEEK <br />^Whereas, 4-H is America's largest youth development organization, having supported almost six million <br />youth across the country thus far; and <br />"Whereas, 4-H has helped 1,200 youth in Indian River County to become confident, independent, <br />resilient, and compassionate leaders; and <br />-Whereas, 4-H is delivered by Cooperative Extension — a community of more than 100 public universities <br />across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing in hands-on projects in areas <br />including health, science, agriculture and citizenship; and <br />-Whereas, National 4-H Week showcases the incredible experiences that 4-11 offers young people, and <br />highlights the remarkable 4-H youth in Indian River County who work each day to make a positive impact <br />on those around them; and <br />-Whereas, 4 -H's network of 600,000 volunteers and 3,500 professionals provides caring and supportive <br />mentoring to all 4 -Hers, helping them to grow into true leaders, entrepreneurs and visionaries. <br />Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of <br />In4an, River County, _Tlorida, that the Board hereby recognizes October 1-7, 2023 as <br />NATIONAL 4-H WEEK throughout Indian River County, and encourages all of our citizens to recognize <br />4-H for the significant impact it has made and continues to make by empowering youth with the skills they <br />need to lead for a lifetime. <br />Adopted this 3rd day of October 2023 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph H. Earman, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice -Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flesher <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />