WHEREAS, For over twenty years, the Florida Association for Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas has worked for the improvement of economic and social conditions in the Caribbean and Central America through volunteer service; and

WHEREAS, the Volunteer Corps relies on American citizens to share their professional expertise with citizens of Caribbean and American nations less fortunate than ours; and

WHEREAS, Leon County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic and Field Training Officer Scott Barry, working as a volunteer with the Florida Association for Volunteer Action in the Caribbean and the Americas, trained more than fifty people in CPR/First Aid/AED in Lower Bay, Bequia, teaching our neighbors in that Caribbean Island nation to help themselves as they serve and help others; and

WHEREAS, Sgt. Barry’s selfless volunteer efforts in Lower Bay, Bequia reflects the tremendous spirit of generosity, caring and altruism of Leon County citizens and employees.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA, that Leon County Emergency Medical Services Paramedic and Field Training Officer

be recognized for distinguished humanitarian service, and is hereby bestowed with the honorary title of Leon County GOODWILL AMBASSADOR At-Large. Through his service and sacrifice, Sgt. Barry honors all Leon County Citizens. The Board therefore recognizes in Sgt. Barry the very best of Leon County, and do therefore commend him, and all Leon County employees and citizens, who volunteer at home and abroad in the service of mankind.

DATED this 30^th day of AUGUST, A.D. 2005