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ON MOTION BY COMMISSIONER SIEBERT, SECONDED BY COMP1I9SIOiIER
PRITE:NBAS, THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED THE FOLLOVdING RESOLUTION,
RESOLUTION NO. 73- 21
WHEREAS, the first citrus grove was planted in this
county in 1880; and
WHEREAS, since that time, the citrus industry has con-
tinued to grow; and
WHEREAS, with the growth has come the continued striv-
ing for excellence, and
WHEREAS, such dedication has made Indian River citrus
fruit a by -word for quality; and
WHEREAS, there are approximately 50, 000 acres of citrus
being grown in Indian River County today, and
WHEREAS, citrus constitues the largest agricultural indus-
try in Indian River County and is the major factor in its economy;
and,
WHEREAS, it would appear fitting and proper that due
recognition be given to the industry and its vital part of our progress,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
that the week of March 11 through March 18, inclusive, 1973, shall
be, and is hereby, designated as Indian River Citrus Week, in honor
of that industry and the part played by it in our community.
ATTEST:
Clerk, Ralph Harris
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By
Alma Lee Loy, Chairman
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