2022-04-05 IV. A. CertificatePresented to
Whereas, the City of Okeechobee, Florida deems it befitting to honor young adults of our community who inspire
our youth to dream, do more, and become more, as future leaders; and
Whereas, Evan's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to
athletics and academics. He attended Okeechobee High School until transferring and graduated from IMG
Academy. As a five --star recruit, and No. 1 Offensive Tackle in the nation out of IMG Academy, he went on
to attend the University of Alabama, where he has been a three-year starter, and most notably — a starting
member of the team who won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. Then, most
recently, in January of 2022, announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft, where he
has potential to be one of the top draftees; and
Whereas, Evan is the first athlete in the sport of football from our community, to have achieved such a level in the
NFL Draft and listed as the most physically gifted player in the nation. His academic ability is evenly paired
with is athleticism, as he is on the SEC Honor Roll and will graduate in 2022 with a Bachelors in
Communication from the University of Alabama.
Now, Therefore, 1, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, in recognition of Evan's achievements as an athlete, student, and mentor, and proudly
presented on this 5th day of April 2022
The Key to the City of Okeechobee
May his leadership continue to serve as an example for the youth of our community!
Attest:
"Dowling. R. Watford, Jr. Mayor Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
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Presented to
Whereas, the City of Okeechobee, Florida deems it befitting to honor young adults of our community who inspire
our youth to dream, do more, and become more, as future leaders; and
Whereas, Evan's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to
athletics and academics. He attended Okeechobee High School until transferring and graduated from IMG
Academy. As a five-star recruit, and No. 1 Offensive Tackle in the nation out of IMG Academy, he went on
to attend the University of Alabama, where he has been a three-year starter, and most notably — a starting
member of the team who won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. Then, most
recently, in January of 2022, announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft, where he
has potential to be one of the top draftees; and
Whereas, Evan is the first athlete in the sport of football from our community, to have achieved such a level in the
NFL Draft and listed as the most physically gifted player in the nation. His academic ability is evenly paired
with is athleticism, as he is on the SEC Honor Roll and will graduate in 2022 with a Bachelors in
Communication from the University of Alabama.
Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, in recognition of Evan's achievements as an athlete, student, and mentor, and proudly
presented on this Th day of April 2022
The Key to the City of Okeechobee
May his leadership continue to serve as an example for e youth of o r communityi
i� `/il/ Attest:
'Dowling. R. Watfor , Jr. Ma or Lane damiotea, C C, City Clerk
Presented to
Whereas, the City of Okeechobee, Florida deems it befitting to honor young adults of our community who inspire
our youth to dream, do more, and become more, as future leaders; and
Whereas, Evan's hometown, the City of Okeechobee, is proud to recognize his dedication and achievements to
athletics and academics. He attended Okeechobee High School until transferring and graduated from IMG
Academy. As a five-star recruit, and No. I Offensive Tackle in the nation out of IMG Academy, he went on
to attend the University of Alabama, where he has been a tlirce-year starter, and most notably — a starting
member of the team who won the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship. Then, most
recently, in January of 2022, announced he would forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft, where he
has potential to be one of the top draftees; and
Whereas, Evan is the first athlete in the sport of football from our cormnunity, to have achieved such a level in the
NFL Draft and listed as the most physically gifted player in the nation. His academic ability is evenly paired
with is athleticism, as he is on the SEC Honor Roll and will graduate in 2022 with a Bachelors in
Communication from the University of Alabama.
Now, Therefore, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of
Okeechobee, Florida, in recognition of Evan's achievements as an athlete, student, and mentor, and proudly
presented on this 51h day of Avri12022
The Key to the City of Okeechobee
May his leadership continue to serve as an example for e youth of our communityl
i� Attest:I)r[t6a�
owGng. R. Watfor , Jr. Mayor Lane Carniotea, C C, City Clerk