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Proclamation <br />WORLD PREMATURITY DAY NOVEMBER 17, 2023 <br />-Whereas, families face serious health risks and March of Dimes fights for their health by <br />supporting research, leading programs and providing education and advocacy; and <br />-Whereas, March of Dimes has developed a collaborative model to study and prevent preterm <br />birth through groundbreaking research at five Prematurity Research Centers; and <br />-Whereas, March of Dimes is committed to mobilizing the nation by amplifying the voices of <br />pregnant people and families; and <br />-Whereas, 123 babies are born preterm each year in Indian River County, representing 10.3% of <br />all births in the county; and <br />-Whereas, March of Dimes looks forward to partnering with Indian River County in response to <br />the continued maternal and infant health crisis of prematurity; and <br />-Whereas, the month of November is recognized as Prematurity Awareness Month and <br />November 17 is recognized as World Prematurity Day to raise awareness. <br />Now, Therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of <br />Indian River County, Florida, that the Board recognizes November 17, 2023 as World <br />Prematurity Day. <br />Adopted this 2111 day of November, 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 />