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Proc,CanzaMm <br />HONORING JAMES "CHIP" BOYETTE ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />PUBLIC WORKS / ENGINEERING DIVISION <br />-Whereas, James "Chip" Boyette retires from Indian River County Public Works/Engineering Division <br />effective July 24, 2024; and <br />^W ereas, Chip began his career with Indian River County on April 12, 1993, as an Engineering <br />Technician Il. Chip was promoted to a Project Specialist in 2001 and promoted again to an Engineering <br />Inspection Supervisor in 2022, remaining in that position until his retirement after 31 years with the <br />Engineering Division of Indian River County. He managed multiple small and large CEI projects, from building <br />new roads and sidewalks to bridge construction. He has led a team of four inspectors through the developer <br />site inspection permitting process with his experience and extensive knowledge as an Indian River County <br />native. <br />^Whereas, over his tenure, Chip received many acknowledgements and commendations for his <br />efforts, including the installation of the Round Island Park observation tower improvements, leading various <br />hurricane debris removal teams, and the late 90's removal of the derelict vessel known as the "Genesee" <br />from the former defense training site known in the 1940's as the US Naval Amphibious Training Base along <br />south beach, whereby 227,580 pounds of various types of debris was removed from the beach area which <br />included many different types of unexploded military ordinances; and <br />-Whereas, Chip has served this County and Public with distinction and selflessness, providing patrons <br />with valuable information and help they were seeking during his 31 -year career at the Indian River County <br />Public Works/Engineering Division; his work was appreciated by his employer, citizens, and co-workers alike; <br />and <br />Now, ''Herefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, Florida, that the Board applauds James "Chip" Boyette efforts on behalf of the County, <br />and the Board wishes to express their appreciation for the dedicated service he has given to Indian River <br />County; and <br />Be It Further Proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners and staff extend heartfelt <br />wishes for success in his future endeavors! <br />Adopted this 21st day of May, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Susan Adams, Chairman <br />