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Proclamation <br />DESIGNATING MAY 17TH THROUGH MAY 23 d AS NATIONAL SAFE <br />BOATING WEEK IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY <br />-Whereas, for millions of Americans, including residents of Indian River County, boating continues to <br />be a popular recreational activity; and <br />-Whereas, during National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Coast Guard and its federal, state, and local <br />safe boating partners encourage all boaters to explore and enjoy America's beautiful waters safely and <br />responsibly; and <br />E <br />-Whereas, safe boating begins with preparation through basic Boating Safety Training, on procedures <br />and equipment, as well as outing planning and preparation; and <br />-Whereas, on average, 650 people die each year in boating -related accidents in the United States and <br />it is estimated that the vast majority of these accidents are caused solely by human error or poor judgerrient <br />and not by the boat, equipment, or environmental factors; and <br />-Whereas, a significant number of boaters whose lives were lost by drowning would still be alive today <br />if they had worn their life jackets. <br />Now, 'Pherefore, be it Proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian <br />River County, FCorida, we hereby proclaim the week of May 17th through May 2311, 2025 as "NATIONAL <br />SAFE BOATING WEEK" and encourage safe boating year-round. We encourage all citizens to practice safe <br />boating habits and wear a life jacket at all times while on the water. <br />Adopted this 20th day of May 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 />