Item B3BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Meeting Date: Wed. August 15 2012
Bulk Item: Yes No XX
Division: BOCC
Department: Mayor David Rice
Staff Contact !Phone #: Tamara Lamarche
PH: 305 289-6000
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Proclamation by the Board of County Commissioners
expressing its grateful appreciation to Joseph J. Vetrick for his years of volunteer service to the
Monroe County Contractors Examining Board.
ITEM BACKGROUND: Mr. Vetrick's wife, Judy O'Hara-Vetrick will be accepting the proclamation
on his behalf. On August 2, 2011 Joseph Vetrick passed away suddenly after volunteering his service
as a member of the Monroe County Contractor's Examining Board from May 12, 1999 until the date
of his death.
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APPROVED BY: County Atty _ OMB/Purchasing Risk Management
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DISPOSITION: AGENDA ITEM #
Revised 7/09
MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
IN MEMORIAM OF JOSEPH J. VETRICK
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Vetrick, as an respected attorney and long-time resident of the
Upper Keys, volunteered his time and energy to serve on the Contractors Examining Board of
Monroe County from May 12, 1999 until his untimely death on August 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, recognizing the unique gifts that he
brought to the position, reappointed him no less than four times to his seat on the Contractors
Examining Board; and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Vetrick was a member in good standing of the Florida Bar, and used
his legal training and experience to bring sound reasoning and great professionalism to the
Contractors Examining Board; and
WHEREAS, during his long period of volunteer service, his wisdom, humor, and good
judgment were an inspiration to the other board members, and staff; and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Vetrick earned the utmost respect of the members of the Board of
County Commissioners, the Contractors Examining Board, and County Staff;
NOW THEREFORE, by issuance of this Proclamation the Board of County Commissioners
wishes to recognize the long period of exceptional and valued service provided by Joseph J.
Vetrick to Monroe County and to gratefully acknowledge the contribution he made to his
beloved Florida Keys.
Signed this 15th day of August, 2012.
David Rice, Mayor, Monroe County.