HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-113RESOLUTION 2014-113
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
HONORING JONEAL MIDDLETON BY CHANGING THE
NAME OF BLUE CYPRESS -LAKE PARK TO
MIDDLETON'S FISH CAMP PARK.
WHEREAS, the County is the owner of a 23 acre park known as Blue Cypress
Lake Park located at 7400 Blue Cypress Lake Road; and
WHEREAS, for the past 35 years Joneal Middleton, supervised, managed and
maintained Middleton's Fish Camp in Blue Cypress Lake Park; and
and
WHEREAS, Middleton's Fish Camp is the only fish camp on Blue Cypress Lake;
WHEREAS, Joneal Middleton has operated his bait and tackle shop since 1979
offering fuel for boaters, a boat ramp, cabins and trailers; and
WHEREAS, for the past 35 years, Joneal Middleton was the face of Blue Cypress
Lake Park operating the park and fish camp with his easy demeanor and friendly
personality; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his 35 year commitment to the operation of Blue
Cypress Lake Park, it is fitting to re -name the park in honor of its long time operator;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River -County, Florida that:
1. By way of his 35 years of dedicated service to the users of Blue Cypress Lake
Park, Joneal Middleton has made a significant contribution to the local community and he
is recognized by his friends, customers and this Commission as a distinguished citizen of
Indian River County.
RESOLUTION 2014- 113
2. In recognition thereof Blue Cypress Lake Park shall now be known as Middleton's
Fish Camp Park in honor and recognition of Joneal Middleton.
The foregoing resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner
Flescher and seconded by Commissioner zoo. , and was
voted upon as follows:
Wesley S. Davis, Chairman Aye
Bob Solari, Vice Chairman Ave
Peter D. O'Bryan, Commissioner AVP
Joseph E. Flescher, Commissioner AVP
Tim Zorc, Commissioner e Ay
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The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 2nd
day of December, 2014.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Wesley S. Davis, Chairman
Jeffrey R. Smith
Clerk of Court and Comptroller
uty Clerk
Approved as to form and legal su iciency:
By:
William K. DeBraal, Deputy County Attorney
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