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RESOLUTION N0. 96-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, IN SUPPORT OF ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL
CEMETERY IN HIGHLANDS COUNTY.
WHEREAS, there is a trend for military veterans to move to the Florida
area in increasing numbers; and
WHEREAS, the average age of such veterans is 55 to 75, thus indicating
an increase in the number of veteran's deaths in the state of Florida; and
WHEREAS, at the present time there are four Veterans National Cemeteries
in the State of Florida, two of which are closed; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Administration ie seeking new sites for additional
National Cemeteries for deceased military veterans who desire a burial in a
National Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Park Air Force Range consisting of eome 105,000 acres
has some areas that might be suitable for a National Cemetery site; and
WHEREAS, the locat ion of a National Cemetery properly placed within the
boundaries of the Avon Park Air Force Range would not interfere with the
Range's basic mission; and
WHEREAS, if it ie determined that the establishment of such a cemetery
would be detrimental to the overall mission of the United States Air Force,
that an alternate site be sought within the Highlands County area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board hereby goes on record as
supporting the location of the Veterans Administration National Cemetery in
the area of Highlands County, Florida.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Eggert, and the
motion was seconded by Commissioner Bird, and, upon being put to a vote, the
vote was as follows:
Chairman Fran B. Adams Aye
Vice Chairman Carolyn K. Eggert Aye
Commissioner Richard N. Bird Aye
Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye
Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted
this 26th day of March, 1996.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
By X71 a.m— sQ
Fran B. Adams
Chairman
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND L Al EFFICIENCY