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ProcCamatt'oon <br />HONORING THE MOONSHOT COMMUNITY AND THEIR CONTRIBUTION <br />TO LITERACY <br />Whereas, literacy is the cornerstone of individual success and community prosperity, and we <br />aspire to contribute to making Indian River County a national leader in literacy; and <br />Whereas, children are our most valuable resource, early years are crucial for building the <br />foundation for lifelong learning and success; and <br />Whereas, children transition from learning to read, to reading to learn. Children who are not <br />proficient readers by the end of third grade face significant academic challenges; and <br />Whereas, the Moonshot Community Action Network has demonstrated remarkable commitment <br />to improving childhood literacy and achieving our Moonshot Goal of 90% of students reading on <br />grade -level by the end of 3rd grade; and <br />Whereas, achieving the Moonshot goal requires a community -wide effort, as approximately 45% <br />of children enter kindergarten unprepared. We must support families as their children's first <br />teachers, providing them with the necessary tools and resources; and <br />'Whereas, March is National Reading Month, providing an opportunity to emphasize the <br />importance of literacy for all ages. <br />Now, 7hierefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of <br />Indian River County, F&rida, we recognize the vital contributions of the Moonshot <br />Community within Indian River County and its commitment for ensuring children's success in <br />literacy. <br />Adopted this 8` day of April 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman <br />r. <br />s <br />E <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Susan Adams <br />Laura Moss <br />