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Proclamation <br />DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF AUGUST 2025, AS <br />Florida Water Professionals Month <br />-Whereas, the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association, organized in 1941, is a non-profit trade <br />organization that promotes the sustainability of Florida's water utility industry through workforce development, to protect the <br />health of Florida's citizens and to preserve the state's water resources; and <br />-Whereas, this organization offers water and wastewater treatment plant operator and water distribution operator <br />training courses required for the State of Florida's operator licenses, eight voluntary certification programs, and continuing <br />education programs for operator license renewal; and <br />-Whereas, this organization, in recognizing the importance of the Florida Statutes and Administrative Code that <br />regulate the water industry, acts as liaison between the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and industry <br />personnel; and <br />-Whereas, the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association and the Indian River County Board of <br />County Commissioners recognize all those who have played a significant part in operating and maintaining drinking water, <br />wastewater, and reclaimed water systems in Florida by celebrating Florida Water Professionals Month, which applauds their <br />constant efforts to protect our health and environment; and <br />-Whereas, water and wastewater operators, distribution and collection systems staff play an integral role in <br />safeguarding the public's health and protecting the environment, and <br />-Whereas, water professionals are first responders during hurricanes and other catastrophic events, working to <br />ensure safe drinking water and safe disposal of wastewater for our communities. <br />Now, therefore be itproclaimedby The Boardof County Commissioners ofIndian River County, <br />,Florida, that the Board designates August as Florida Water Professionals Month, and in Indian River County and extend <br />greetings and best wishes to all observing Florida Water Professionals Month. <br />Adopted this 19th day of August 2025. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Deryl Loar, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Laura Moss <br />