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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-098RESOLUTION NO. 84-98 WHEREAS, Paul Palmiotto arrived in the Vero Beach area ® in March, 1980 to serve as the Urban -County Forester under the Division of Forestry of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; and ® WHEREAS, during the past four and one half -years, Paul Palmiotto coordinated or lent guidance to countless beautification, landscaping, and tree protection projects throughout every part of Indian River County, in addition to providing thousands of hours of personal assistance and education to individuals on forestry -related matters; and WHEREAS, the evidence of Paul Palmict�to's contribution ® to the public can be best experienced by traveling through the arboreous splendor of many of this area's public parks, school grounds, and major transportation corridors; and I "-i v" WHEREAS, 'Pal_m' Palmiotto's untiring commitment to educating the public in his field has earned him state-wide recognition and a promotion to becr..ie Forestry Programs Administrator for the State Division of Forestry in Tallahassee; and WHEREAS, it is altogether fitting and proper for the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida on behalf of all citizens in the County, to formally commend Paul Palmiotto for his professional achievements and his contribution to the vigor and beauty of the urban forest within which we all reside. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the foregoing recitals are affirmed and that sincere appreciation and best wishes for success are extended to Paul Palmiotto, "The Urban Forester," for his years of effective public service and for a visual legacy which will surely grow more splendid and satisfying as the years progress. The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Bird who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowman and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Don C. Scurlock, Jr. Aye Vice -Chairman Patrick B. Lyons Absent Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye Commissioner Margaret C. Bowman Aye Commissioner William C. Wodtke, Jr. Aye The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 14th day of November , 1984. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA By. DON . SCURL C , JR. Chairman Attest:�A, e4 #1L FREDA WRIGHT J Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND S FFICIENCY COUNT ATT RNEY Assr.