HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-097BOARD OF COUNTY COIV'dMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, SAM T. JOYCE served as Deputy Sheriff of Indian
ver County, Florida under Sheriff L. B. O'Steen for 2 1/2 years
d upon the death of Sheriff O'Steen, SAM T. JOYCE was appointed
Governor Johns to fill the unexpired term of Sheriff O'Steen; ar,
WHEREAS, SAM T. JOYCE was elected Sheriff of Indian River
unty by a "write-in" vote in November of 1954; and
WHEREAS, SAM T. JOYCE is presently serving his fifth term
Sheriff of Indian River County and this year marks his 25th
ar of serving Indian River County as its Sheriff; and
WHEREAS, SAM T. JOYCE has served Indian River County not
ly in his capacity as Sheriff but by serving on various civic
ganizations benefiting Indian River County among them being:
Kiwanis Club and served as President in 1959;
Chamber of Commerce and served as Director in 1951;
Co -Chairman of the County Bicentennial Committee;
Director of Economic Opportunity Council;
Advisor for Safety City;
Member of Alcohol Substance and Drug Abuse Council;
Director for Indian River Safety Council;
Director for Mental Health Association;
Chief Deputy for KIC, PUT, & SAP(Keep it Clean, Pick up
Trash, Stop all Pollution; and
WHEREAS, SHERIFF SAM T. JOYCE has earned many special awards
ring his tenure as Sheriff of Indian River County, Florida, among
em being:
Exchange Club Award for"Courageous Service";
National Child Safety Council Award for Combating Drug
Abuse
American Cancer Society Award for "Outstanding Service";
Pilot Club Community Service Award;
Jaycee "Good Government" Award;
National Gold Award for KIC, PUT & SAP for 7 consecutive
Years; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Indian River County
akes this opportunity to honor one of its distinguished citizens
hile he remains in office and continues to serve our County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM-
ISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, That the Board on behalf
f itself and its citizenry, honors SAM T. JOYCE for his 25 years of
edicated service as Sheriff of Indian River County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board wishes SAM T. JOYCE
ontinued success in his chosen field of endeavor.
Said Resolution shall become effective as
the 10th day of
October 1979.
Chairman, County Com s overs