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PROCLAMATION MARCHFORPARKSDAY APR11L 19,1997 WHEREAS, April 19,1997 has been established as MARCH FOR PARKS DAY, and tie purpose of organizing MARCH FOR PARKS DAY was to plan a nationwide demonstration of public corecereu over the perilous condition of the nation's parks and public spaces and WHEREAS, these events will not only raise awartnem but also necessary thuds for park improvement protection, and education pmjecto bexfithrg national, suite, and local public parks; and WHEREAS, those participating in MARCH FOR PARKS are danmstrathtg that they am committed to protecting add revitalizing our national treaaares for gem to and IWHEREAS, everyone must' 1arttiliar with the environmental consequences oftbeir actions and the impact it will have on fixture generations; and WHEREAS, the Friends of St. Sebastian River is spomring a MARCH FOR PARKS evens an April 19, 1997 which will take place on North Jungle Trail, and the Sends raised will specifically baxftt the Pelican Island National Wildlifa Refuge and Donald MacDonald Park both in Indian River Canny, Florida NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAAfm BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA then tie day of April 19, 1997 be designated as MARCH FOR PARKS DAY in Indian River County, and the Board cells upon the residents of this county m observe and participate in this day, as well as the days ahead, with sensitivity and respect for the nation's precious parks and public spaces. Adopted this 8 day of April, 1997. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY. FLORIDA Carolyn L ggat, Chaff i Commissioner Adams commended the Friends for their incredible efforts on Brazilian pepper tree busting in north county and protection of the Pelican Island Wildlife Refuge. Tim Glover, representing Friends of the St. Sebastian River, thanked the Board for the proclamation and invited everyone to come out and participate on March for Parks Day, April 19, 1997. There will be information available about the plans that U.S. Fish & Wildlife has for the observation facility they want to build. Also historial information about the Jungle Trail and information about how they manage the mosquito impoundments in the Indian River Lagoon will be available. APPROVAL OF AIENUITS The Chairman asked if there were any additions or corrections to the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1997. There were none. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED by Commissioner Ginn, the Board approved the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 18, 1997, as written. PA April 8, 1997