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RESOLUTION NO. 10-243
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING INDIAN RIVER STATE
COLLEGE FOR THEIR MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
RESIDENTS OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY AND FURTHER
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER AS "INDIAN
RIVER STATE COLLEGE MONTH" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has
made the following determinations:
1. An innovative leader in the economic development of St. Lucie County for
half a century, Indian River State College (IRSC) is celebrating its 50`h
Anniversary.
2. During the past five decades, IRSC has initiated exceptional growth and
progress, continuously improving the manner in which higher education is
provided to St. Lucie County residents.
3. Since 1963, the Main Campus in Fort Pierce has served as the educational and
cultural hub of the region, continuing to grow and provide technologically
advanced learning environments in science, health science, technology, public
safety and many other fields.
4. Opening in 1992, the St. Lucie West Campus has expanded educational
opportunities for thousands of St. Lucie County residents, providing state-of-
the-art meeting facilities for area businesses and organizations and afull-service
library operated in partnership with St. Lucie County.
5. Expanding access to education, IRSC offers Bachelor's Degree programs in
Florida's top-growth industry sectors.
6. IRSC has earned a regional, state-wide and national reputation for educational
excellence in vitally important emerging fields, including the life sciences,
digital media, health science and energy.
7. The College's outstanding facilities and programs have played a leading role
in attracting new high-tech businesses and job opportunities to the County in
support of the region's transition to the Research Coast.
8. Thousands of St. Lucie County residents and their families have enjoyed a
better quality of life as result of the education obtained at Indian River State
College.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board commends Indian River State College for its many contributions to
the residents of St. Lucie County and does hereby proclaim the month of September 2010
as "INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE MONTH" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21~ day of September 2010.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF C NTY CO MISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE CCN~, FL~RIDA
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APPROVE AS TO LEGAL FORM AND
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COUNTY A R IEY