2022 09 06 Item IV. B. Peter Raulerson Day ProclamationOffice of the Mayor
Okeechobee, Florida
WHEREAS, October 8, 2022, marks the seventy fifth anniversary of the
passing of our founding father, Peter Raulerson, and by request of the
Okeechobee Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper
memorable anniversary; and
WHEREAS, at the time of his passing at 90 years old, he had made
remarkable contributions to this community. Moving here with his
family as the first white settlers in 1896, he went on to live a life of
public service. He was the first postmaster- of Tantie, the first mayor
once the City of Okeechobee was formed in 1915, and a County
Commissioner for St. Lucie County before the County was formed.
He organized the first school and established the Primitive Baptist
Church. In the year 2000, he was recognized by the City of
Okeechobee as a "Great Floridian."
NOW THEREFORE, I, Dowling R. Watford, Jr., by virtue of the authority
vested in me as Mayor of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, do hereby
proclaim October 8, 2022, as "Peter Raulerson Day."
In witness whereof, on September 6, 2022, I have
set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed
Wb tford, Jr., Mayor
CMC, City Clerk