HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-018RESOLUTION NO. 81- 18
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS became interested in sports and athletics
as a young boy; and
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS first participated in competitive sports
in the City Recreation League when he moved to Vero Beach; and
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS, upon entering high school, played varsity
basketball, varsity baseball and varsity track in the 9th grade. At
that time 9th graders were not permitted to play varsity football and,
in all probability, it was for that reason alone that he did not parti-
cipate in varsity football while in the 9th grade; and
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS, participated in all four sports in the 10th,
11th and 12th grades, making All State basketball and All State baseball
in his junior year, and All State football in both his junior and senior
years in high school and named All State Sophomore of the year in 1966
in football and Athlete of the Decade of the 1960's; and
WHEREAS, during his high school career,GARY PARRIS was recruited by
more than fifty major colleges for his football expertise; and
WHEREAS, from among the many choices given to him, GARY PARRIS
chose Florida State University for his college where he played
varsity football for the Florida State Seminoles for three years;
and
WHEREAS, while at Florida State University, GARY PARRIS received
honors and was voted All South in both his junior and senior years
and was named A. P. All American in his senior year at Florida State
University; and
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS entered professional football when he was
drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 1973. He then went to the
Cleveland Browns where he played for four years and finally, GARY
PARRIS played with the St. Louis Cardinals during the last two years
of his professional football_ career; and
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS displayed exemplary skill and sportsmanship
during his career as a professional football player.. He was awarded
the game ball on the Monday night T. V. game while with Cleveland
against the New England Patriots in 1977 and in the same year was
awarded the game ball in a game against the Miami Dolphins. In the
same year GARY PARRIS led the Cleveland Browns in touchdown re-
ceptions. In 1979, while playing with the St. Louis Cardinals, GARY
PARRIS was again awarded with the game balls in games against the
Houston Oilers and the New York Giants; and
WHEREAS, GARY PARRIS, during his athletic career, in high school,
college and --as a professional, has represented our community in
a most commendable manner; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County wishes to honor one of its outstanding
citizens for the recognition he has brought to the County by his numerous
accomplishments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board on behalf of itself and
the citizens of Indian River County, expresses its appreciation to
GARY PARRIS for his many accomplishments in the world of athletics and
for the sportsmanlike example he has set for the young people of our
community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board wishes GARY PARRIS continued
success in his future endeavors.
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Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 25th day of
March , 1981.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By
P4trick B. Lyons, Chairman