HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-022RESOLUTION NO. 81-22
WHEREAS, the County of Indian River represents a unique
and important part of the headwaters of the St. Johns River
in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, the waters of the western portion of Indian River
County are important to the livelihood of over thirty percent
of the inhabitants of this County; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of Commissioners,
on April 15, 1981, unanimously voted to recommend D. VICTOR
KNIGHT, JR. to the St. Johns River Water Management District
Board to replace JOHN TRIPSON; and
WHEREAS, D. VICTOR KNIGHT, JR.'s diligent work on the St.
Johns River Water Management District Advisory Committee pro-
vided him with the proper background for this position; and
WHEREAS, D. VICTOR KNIGHT, JR.'s position as Chairman of
the Indian River Citrus League's Water & Land Management Com-
mittee further establishes a base and understanding of the
problems of the St. Johns River; and
WHEREAS, D. VICTOR KNIGHT, JR.'s long, personal experience
and understanding of the marsh and the river and its fluctua-
tions, combined with his other work on the River, make him an
excellent nomination to replace JOHN TRIPSON; and
WHEREAS, the Indian River County Board of Commissioners
acknowledges the fact that multiple other organizations have
voiced their support for D. VICTOR KNIGHT, JR.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Indian River County
Board of Commissioners unanimously recommend to the Governor of
the State of Florida D. VICTOR KNIGIIT, JR. to replace JOHN
TRIPSON as a member of the St. Johns River Water Management
District Board.
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Said Resolution shall become effective as of the 15thday of
April 1 1981. `
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
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T PATRICK B. L S, Chairman