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rV <br />Pro clamation <br />RECOGNIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN PIONEER IN EDUCATION <br />DR. DEBORAH A. TAYLOR -LONG <br />W6iereas, Dr. Deborah A. Taylor -Long was born and raised in Indian River County, the community <br />of Gifford; she is the mother of two children Gretchen and Grayson Long and is a life-long resident of Indian <br />River County and is passionate about ensuring every student whose lives she has been blessed to touch <br />have equal opportunity to excel in the education arena in which she has worked over 35+ years towards <br />making sure there is equity in the education system of Indian River County; and <br />Whereas, Dr. Deborah A. Taylor -Long is a faithful member and proud supporter of her house of <br />worship, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she held past offices, and now fulfills a roll as a faithful <br />choir member; and <br />Whereas, Dr. Deborah A. Taylor -Long works throughout Indian River County as an Educator, <br />serving on several boards which directly impacts the lives and education of the youths of Indian River <br />County and plays an instrumental role serving on several committees in leadership and advisory <br />capacities, working towards steering her peers and community in the direction of Expanding and Providing <br />opportunities for children; and <br />Whereas, Dr. Deborah A. Taylor -Long is the Gifford Youth Achievement Center Board of Directors <br />— current Chairperson, Advisory Board Member of The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Indian River County, <br />Founding Board Member of Gifford Legal Services Clinic, Board Member for D5 Alive, a member of the <br />Children's Services Advisory Committee, and a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. <br />Now, 'rherefore, be it Proclaimedby the Boardof County Commissioners ofIndian <br />River County, FCorfda, we commend Dr. Deborah A. Taylor Long and recognize her outstanding <br />achievements. She is a pillar of our community and has greatly enriched the lives of countless citizens <br />especially our youths. <br />Adopted this 11th day of February 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Susan Adams <br />Laura Moss <br />