2024-05-07 IV. C. Exhibit 2, P&P Eco Dev WeekOffice of the Mayor
City of Okeechobee, Florida
` WHEREAS, more than 100,000 economic development or related professionals worldwide are
committed to creating, retaining, and expanding top -tier opportunities that facilitate long term,
equitable community growth; and
WHEREAS, the economic development profession cultivates thriving neighborhoods, champions
sustainability and resiliency, boosts economic prosperity, enhances the quality of life, and builds
robust tax bases; and
WHEREAS, economic development professionals operate throughout diverse economic
environments, including rural, suburban, and urban settings; local, state, provincial, and
national governments; public-private partnerships; chambers of commerce; institutions of
higher education; among many similar organizations and associations; and
WHEREAS, economic development professionals serve as stewards, bridging connections between
community stakeholders' such as residents, business leaders, elected officials, industry
executives, and educational administrations, to collaborate in promoting job creation,
community investment, infrastructure advancements, and an optimistic future; and
. ` WHEREAS, economic developers contribute to the betterment and progress of
Okeechobee, which is located between two regions: the Florida Heartland Economic
Region of Opportunity and the Florida Treasure Coast; and
WHEREAS, since 1926, the International Economic Development Council has been a
4..' leader and driving force in advancing economic development initiatives, with a
steadfast commitment to fostering growth and prosperity in communities of all sizes
worldwide through equity, inclusion, sustainability, resilience, and innovation; and
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 May 6 through 10, 2024, as
"Economic Development Week" and remind individuals of the importance of this community
celebration which supports expanding opportunities, bettering lives, and moving society
forward. _ I:_ � __ .
w In witness whereof, on May 7, 2024, 1 have
`q set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed.
Attest:
R. Wa"d, Jf., Mayor
Gamiotea\CMC, City Clerk
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