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PROCIAMAJ,Irlox <br />Supporting the Annual Vero Beach Tunnel to Towers <br />5K Run & Walk <br />-Whereas, on September 11, 2001, FDNY Firefighter, Stephen Siller, laid down his life to save others <br />when America was attacked. For over 20 years, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has honored Stephen's <br />legacy by supporting the heroes who continue to risk life and limb in the line of duty; and <br />-Whereas, the foundation's major programs involve gifting mortgage -free homes to Gold Star families <br />who have lost a loved one in the line of duty as well as assisting catastrophically injured veterans with specially <br />adapted smart homes to enhance their quality of life; and <br />-Whereas, to date, Tunnel to Towers has delivered over 1,000 mortgage -free homes and committed over <br />$500 million to multiple organizations that assist families of injured or fallen first responders including relief <br />efforts in response to natural disasters and this year the Foundation is delivering over 200 mortgage -free homes <br />and more than 3,000 housing units to combat veteran homelessness; and <br />-Whereas, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation made a promise to "NEVER FORGET" those lost on 9/11 <br />and the continued impact the attacks have on America and its first responders. To keep that promise and <br />educate future generations, the Foundation engages people in events across America; and <br />-Whereas, the first Tunnel to Towers race held in Indian River County was in September of 2013 and <br />this year's 12th Anniversary race will be held at Riverside Park in Vero Beach on September 7, 2024, with the <br />continuous support from the Indian River County Fire Rescue and local law enforcement agencies. <br />Now, 'therefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, FCor%cfa that Indian River County is proud to support the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers <br />Foundation and encourages participation in this patriotic event that celebrates and actively appreciates first <br />responders and military service members who serve, save and sacrifice on our behalf every day. <br />Adopted this 20' day of August 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 />3 <br />