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Fl - <br />BOOK 109 PAIUt <br />- J;16 <br />PROCLAMATION <br />HONORING JOHN W. TIPPIN <br />ON PASSING A COMPUTER <br />COURSE AT INDIAN RIVER <br />COMMUNITY COLLEGE <br />WHEREAS, JOHN W. TIPPIN is to be commended for mastering a computer course (Basic <br />Computing for Dummies) at Indian River Community College and receiving a diploma with a grade of <br />95, giving him an overall passing grade of "A"; and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN fully understands the theory and benefit of 800 Mhz; and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN W. TIPPIN is also a champion of women in distress, displaying advanced <br />technical knowledge on battery repair, and he knows how to wield a big stick, or hammer, as the case may <br />be, and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN possesses almost total recall about the history and events of Indian River <br />County and the days of his youth, and doesn't mind sharing this knowledge with one and all. In fact, <br />JOHN's memory is so keen, he remembers things that never happened; and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN is recognized as a connoisseur of fine food, and he knows where the best <br />"Death Dogs" can be purchased; and <br />WHEREAS, JOHN, because of falling out of boats, has become an expert in aquatic research <br />and has spent many hours exploring this topic: <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br />COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, that <br />JOHN W. TIPPIN <br />be honored for his diligence, exceptional knowledge and willingness to advance his education for the <br />further improvement of the execution -of his duties as County Commissioner of Indian River County, and <br />for his tender heart and helping hands in emergency situations. <br />Adopted this 4 day of May, 1999. <br />BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN R COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />neth R. Macht, Ithairmin <br />Commissioner Tippin thanked the Board and commented that he had taken a lot of <br />flak about being the only computer illiterate commissioner. He also noted that Indian River <br />Community College is a wonderful asset to the community and that none of us are ever too <br />old to learn. <br />MAY 49 1999 <br />El <br />-4- <br />r: <br />