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Proclamation <br />RECOGNIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN PIONEER CRAIG WALKER, SR. <br />-Whereas, Indian River County celebrates African American Pioneers who, through their service in <br />the business, public, and elected arenas, have paved the way for this and future generations; and <br />-Whereas, cooking is Mr. Walker's first passion, and his second passion is helping others. Mr. <br />Walker started a catering business named after his son CJ, known as CJ's World -Famous Barbeque and <br />Catering Services; and <br />-Whereas, Mr. Walker is constantly thinking about helping people in need, no matter how big or <br />small the situation is. He is always there to lend a helping hand. Combining his passions for food and <br />helping others, he put together a holiday feast for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mr. Walker is also a barber <br />and offers free haircuts to the community for back to school; and <br />-Whereas, Mr. Walker coached Little League Football where he mentored many youths by letting <br />them know all things are possible as long as you are respectful, study and work hard. He created a special <br />bond with many of the coaches and players and continued to stay in touch with them through middle and <br />high school; and <br />-Whereas, Mr. Walker pays his blessings forward, whether he is downtown shopping, out to dinner <br />eating, working with the PTA at Dodgertown Elementary, organizing toy drives for the holidays or on the <br />community streets in Gifford. <br />Naw, Therefore, be it Proclaimeddy the Boardof County Commissioners ofln&an <br />River County, F(orid4a, we recognize Craig Walker and his numerous contributions to the community. <br />Adopted this 20th day of February, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Deryl Loar <br />Laura Moss <br />