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Commissioner Tippin commented that Representative Sembler had helped the <br />"redneck" image in a positive way and had provided the most effective representation for the <br />County since the 1940s and 1950s. The Representative has done a phenomenal job. <br />Commissioner Stanbridge thanked Representative Sembler for all his wonderful work <br />on historical and environmental issues. <br />Commissioner Ginn thanked him on behalf of the oceanfront homeowners for his <br />interest and input in that project. <br />Commissioner Adams felt that Representative Sembler is "every mother's son" with <br />his quick smile and neat hair, but she was not certain that Tallahassee is accustomed to <br />dealing with that type of individual. She shared a story from her visits to Tallahassee and <br />stated that all sorts of people come to visit the Representatives, especially the impressive <br />"slick suits" from South Florida, wearing their Italian loafers. While these people are talking <br />with Charlie, he is putting on his white fishing boots under the desk. These are old fishing <br />boots and are appropriately "fishy". When he steps out from behind the desk to wish them <br />a "goodbye", they immediately spot the boots and later can be heard to comment: "gosh, he <br />really is a redneck". On behalf of the Board, she presented Representative Sembler with a <br />new pair of white boots which had been signed by each of the Commissioners. <br />Representative Sembler responded that this is a great community to represent and he <br />is very optimistic about the new direction of Florida's government. He believed the new <br />Governor and his staff are very committed to doing the right thing but change will not <br />happen overnight. He is now going to take a small break to spend a little time with his <br />family and start getting his new house built. He thanked the Commissioners for the new <br />boots and noted that they will be hanging in his office as soon as he returns to Tallahassee. <br />S.B. PROCLAMATIONHONORIIVG J0HN W. TIPPIN ONPASSIIVG'A <br />COMPUTER COURSEATINDIANRIVER COMMUNITYCOLLEGE <br />The Chairman read and presented the following Proclamation to Commissioner <br />Tippin: <br />MAY 49 1999 <br />-3- BOOK 100 PAGE J <br />