HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-075® RESOLUTION NO. 83-75
I WHEREAS, JOE S. EARMAN was born on July 15, 1901 in
Jacksonville, Florida, into the third generation of a Florida family
® whose name has been synonymous with civic duty and service to the
public all along the eastern coast of the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, JOE EARMAN first established himself in Indian River
County in the late 1920's as a farmer and citrus man, following a
distinguished youth and college career at Cornell University, which
included service to his country as a member of the 1920 Olympic Team;
and
WHEREAS, during the Great Depression MR. EARMAN led the
County's financial community and investors through the despair of bank
liquidations, thereafter leading an economic recovery by the
establishment of a new bank in Vero Beach known as the Indian River
Citrus Bank, now known as First Bankers of Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, MR. EARMAN served as director
of war bond sales in the State of Florida, raising more than $5,000,000
in support of his country's war effort; and
WHEREAS, JOE EARMAN served as the first chairman of what was
to become the South Florida Water Conservation District and helped
establish the Wildlife and Water Fowl District under the U,S.
Department of Interior in Palm Beach County, now one of the largest of
- its kind in the country; and
WHEREAS, MR. EARMAN highlighted his civic career with twenty
years of service as a Commissioner for the Florida Inland Navigation
District, spearheading the establishment jf the Pelican Island Wildlife
Refuge area in Indian River County and establishing its first highrise
bridge, at Wabasso; and
WHEREAS, JOE S. HARMAN demonstrated an unending love and
commitment to the State of Florida, its natural beauty, its wildlife,
and its people; and
WHEREAS, MR. EARMAN died on August 30, 1983 at Indian River
Memorial Hospital, at the age of 82, leaving a legacy of outstanding
service and accomplishments which shall live on for the benefit of all
those who choose to visit or reside in the communities he touched.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that it be spread upon
the minutes and records of this Commission and Indian River County that
JOE S. EARMAN be forever remembered for his outstanding contributions
and service to his country, the State of Florida and the County of
Indian River; and that heartfelt appreciation, solace and gratitude be
extended on behalf of the citizens of Indian River County to the family
and loved ones of the late MR. EARMAN.
In honor and in tribute to JOE S. EARMAN this 21st day of
September, 1983.
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FREDA WRIGHT, C rk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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C. SCUALOCT?K, J -Vice -Chairman
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WILLIAM C:" WOD`I'KE,