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Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes - Final October 3, 2023 <br />rates, and academic ranking. He acknowledged School Board staff, and thanked the <br />teachers and school staff members who made the District successful. <br />The Vero Beach High School Fighting Indians Marching Band entered the Chamber <br />playing their fight song as Principal Shawn O'Keefe thanked staff. Athletic Director <br />Lenny Jankowski took the podium to introduce several student athletes representing a <br />variety of sports and to discuss their college plans. <br />Next, the Sebastian River High School Marching Sharks performed as Principal <br />Christopher Cummings took the podium to thank staff and introduce Athletic Director <br />Terri Amy. Ms. Amy introduced a representative group of student athletes, and <br />detailed their high school careers and plans following graduation. <br />Last up was St. Edward's School and their new Athletic Director Eileen Pliske, who <br />thanked the Board for including her school in the celebration. Coach Steve Fenning <br />introduced their student athlete who committed to attending the University of Miami as <br />a competitive swimmer. <br />Game Day wrapped up with appearances from former local athletes who had gone on <br />to have careers in sports. Rick Hatcher, former baseball player and current CEO at <br />Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism, provided words of inspiration. Mr. Hatcher <br />urged the student athletes to be thankful for their families and teachers, be prepared to <br />take advantage of opportunities, and make a good first impression. Gary Parris, a <br />multi -sport athlete who went on to play professional football, and returned to live in <br />and serve Vero Beach, spoke next. He thanked the Board for supporting the local <br />sports community, discussed his love of coaching, and regaled with anecdotes from <br />his professional football days. <br />Read and presented by Chairman Earman <br />5.B. 23-0914 Presentation of Proclamation Honoring Perry Morgan <br />Recommended Action: Read & Present <br />Attachments: Proclamation <br />Commissioner Moss presented a posthumous Proclamation in memory of Perry <br />Morgan, locally celebrated as the "Horn Man", for the rallying horn he blew from the <br />stands at Vero Beach High School football games. Members of his family were <br />present to accept the honor, and described Mr. Morgan as humble, mild-mannered <br />and dedicated. Commissioner Flescher, assisted by Mr. Morgan's nephew, blew the <br />horn in his memory. <br />Read and presented by Commissioner Moss <br />Indian River County Florida Page 2 <br />