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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMS S11(t")NERS
RESOLUTION NO, 76100
WHEREAS, by Resolution 75-67 the Board of County Commissioners
of Indian River County pursuant to Florida Statute 125. 60-64 (1975)
established a thirteen member Charter Commission to study and makf-
recommendations to the citizens of Indian River County regarding
the most economical, efficient and effective form of home rule
government, and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Indian River County Resolution 75-67 Hugh
Russell received appointment as one of the thirteen Charter
Commission members, and,
WHEREAS, Hugh Russell as a Charter Commission member conducted
a comprehensive study of the operation of county government and as
a Co -Chairman of the_ Planning, Zoning and Building Committee
analyzed in depth methods to improve and reo,•ganize our local
government for the benefit cf all citizens in Indian River County, and,
WHEREAS, after long hours of study, organization meetings with
Sub -Committees, assimilation of material, preparation of tentative
drafts, debates, and public hearings the Commission completed the
final Charter Document, submitting it to the Board of County
Commissioners for Indian River County on September 1, 1976, and,
WHEREAS, although the results of the Charter Referendum were
unsuccessful the citizens of Indian River County owe a great debt of
appreciation to Hugh Russell for his diligent efforts and service
to our community and county government.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, that the Board
extends its appreciation and honors Hugh Russell on behalf of the
citizens of Indian River County for his contribu!ion and diligent
effort as a member of the Charter Commission and Co -Chairman
of the Planning, Zoning and Building Committee.
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