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Jvrocfamat42n 7A <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JULY 2024, AS <br />PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH AND DESIGNATING <br />JULY 19, 2024, AS PARKS AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS' DAY <br />-Whereas, Parks and Recreation Month was established in 1985 and celebrates its 39th year in the state of Florida and <br />nationwide; and <br />-Whereas, County Parks and Conservation Areas preserve the ecological beauty of our community, improve water quality, <br />protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve air quality, are aesthetically pleasing, and provide open green space for people and <br />valuable habitat for wildlife; and <br />`Whereas, Indian River County is fortunate to have many beautiful parks, playgrounds, ball fields, golf courses, disc golf courses, <br />swimming facilities, nature trails, beaches, fairgrounds, campgrounds, intergenerational recreational facilities, a shooting range, and open <br />spaces, which make our community a more attractive and desirable place to live, work and play; as well as to contribute to our ongoing <br />economic vitality through enhancing property values, increased tourism, the attraction of visitors and recreational events; and <br />-Whereas, services that parks and recreation professionals provide are vital for our communities — from protecting open space <br />and natural resources to providing wellness and mental health benefits for all people. Parks and Recreation Month encourages everyone <br />to reflect on the exponential value parks and recreation professionals bring to communities; and <br />-Whereas, the U.S House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and <br />-Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners values the essential services that parks, and recreation professionals and <br />volunteers perform to provide recreational activities that build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, <br />and also improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens; and <br />wo-w, THEREFORE BE Ir PR.00L.VMED By THE BOARD OF CO'(.LNTY <br />COJWMISSIO-WEBS OFINDI.AX ILTVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board designates July as Parks and <br />Recreation Month "Where You Belong", and July 19, 2024, as Parks and Recreation Professionals Day and encourages all citizens <br />to celebrate by participating in the diverse activities offered through the many facilities and places provided by Indian River County. <br />Adopted this the 18th day of June 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 />