The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners adopted several ceremonial proclamations at its May 6 meeting recognizing law-enforcement, corrections, public employees and public-works staff.

The board adopted a proclamation recognizing May 11'17, 2025 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The county sheriff and other law-enforcement leaders attended; the sheriff invited the public to the county's Peace Officers Memorial Day ceremony.

Commissioners also adopted a proclamation designating May 4'10, 2025 as National Correctional Officers and Employees Week to recognize county detention staff, nurses and civilian correctional personnel. County corrections leadership invited the board to tour programs and thanked staff for work to shift jail practices toward rehabilitation and reentry services.

The board adopted a proclamation recognizing May 4'10, 2025 as Public Service Recognition Week to honor public employees across federal, state and local government.

Commissioner Susan Adams presented a proclamation designating May 18'24, 2025 as National Public Works Week. In the same agenda item the board recognized Dr. Adnan ("Adi") Javed, director of public works, who received the American Public Works Association (APWA) Top 10 Public Works Leader award. APWA president-elect Robert Garland presented the award and praised Javed's leadership during recent recovery operations, including response to Hurricane Milton and the restoration of County Road 512.

Each proclamation was adopted by the board and signed by all five commissioners. The board used the presentations as an opportunity to invite citizens to attend related ceremonies and to encourage public recognition of county employees.