HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-005RESOLUTION No. 74-5
WHEREAS, JAY SMITH, has submitted his resignation as
Indian River County Civil Defense Director because of his election to
the Vero Beach City Council, and
. WHEREAS, he has served with distinction as Indian River
County's Civil Defense Director since March, 1971, and
WHEREAS, during his service and with his expert guidance,
a Disaster Plan was developed for Indian River County; disaster exer-
cises were held insuring that all personnel, including elected officials,
obtained the training and experience to adequately handle a real disaster;
equipment was replaced and civil defense in Indian River County became
a truly professional department, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River
County, Florida, wishes to publicly acknowledge his dedicated service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD
OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
that it regretfully accepts the resignation of JAY SMITH as Civil Defense
Director effective December 1, 1973; that on behalf of all citizens of
Indian River County, Florida, it thanks him for his outstanding service
and his efforts to insure that Indian River County is prepared to meet any
emergency or disaster. His devotion to duty, sensitivity to public service,
and excellence in performance has not only set an example for future
directors but has been recognized and rewarded by the citizens of Vero
Beach, Florida, by electing him to high public office. The Board thanks
him and wishes him good health and success in his new duties.
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Ralph I arris, Clerk
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Alma Lee Loy, Chairman
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