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PIZOC14."A�rlox <br />DESIGNATING PATRICIA DRAPER AS <br />THE POET LAUREATE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />-Whereas, Patricia Draper who has been writing poetry for many years, and is deeply <br />respected for her leadership in the Porch Poets of The Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation, and, <br />-Whereas, Patricia Draper is recognized throughout Florida and nationally for her many <br />beautiful and heartfelt poems fitting with the character and values of Indian River County <br />including Cousin Interrupted and Nana has Something to Say; and, <br />-Whereas, Patricia Draper has shared her poems to promote awareness of Indian River <br />County and the appreciation of poetry at neighborly gatherings, special occasions, public <br />workshops, and exhibits; and <br />-Whereas, the Indian River County Poet Laureate is an honorary position and carries with <br />it the esteem and appreciation of the citizens of Indian River County; and, <br />-Whereas, Indian River County may call upon its Poet Laureate to compose poems for <br />County occasions and other government events worthy of commemoration; and, <br />-Whereas, the Laura (Riding) Jackson Foundation, a 501C3 organization, recommends <br />the Board of County Commissioners designate Patricia Draper as Indian River County's Poet <br />Laureate. <br />Now, 11herefore, Be It Proclaimed By I e Board Of County Commissioners, <br />lr&an River County, Florida with appreciation and admiration, on this day recognize <br />Patricia Draper as the Poet Laureate of Indian River County, Florida, effective September 1, <br />2024. <br />Adopted this 10th day of September, 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 />