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For The Record From The Desk Of

Clerk’s Holiday Concert Goes

Virtual To Raise Money For Jimmy Patronis
Local Couple In Need Floridians, how hard it is to make payroll on a good day, much less

In December, I hosted when hampered by the financial impacts of COVID-19.
The Clerk and a series of “Rally at the Since the pandemic began, I’ve spoken to countless
Comptroller ’s annual Restaurant” events in business owners and held meetings with Chambers
Circuit Sound holiday Gainesville, Orlando of Commerce statewide and they all share the same
concert went virtual this and West Palm Beach open-ended liability fears and concerns. We must allow
year to raise money for to advocate for vital business owners who follow the proper health and safety
William an d S ylvia COVID-19 liability guidelines to be protected from frivolous lawsuits and
Alexander, a Palm Beach protections for Florida sue and settle tactics that will stifle our state’s recovery.
County couple coping with businesses. Joined by Lastly, I sent a letter requesting the Centers for
Alzheimer’s disease. state leaders, lawmakers Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revisit its
Sylvia, 86, was diagnosed and business owners, exclusion of firefighters as health care personnel
with Alzheimer’s in 2018. I urged Floridians to patronize and support local within the recently published Advisory Committee on
William, 82, is her primary businesses and asked legislators to work together to Immunization Practices (ACIP) guidance document.
caregiver. They were nominated for the 2020 “Season to pass meaningful liability protections to get Florida’s The CDC’s decision to exclude firefighters as health
Share” campaign by Alzheimer’s Community Care. economy back on its feet. Over the last several months, care personnel puts the health and safety of our frontline
The holiday concert premiered on Tuesday, Dec. 15 on I have emphasized the need for COVID-19 liability heroes – and their families – at risk. Moreover, as our
our YouTube Channel, and will continue to be available protections for businesses and highlighted my three firefighters respond to many COVID-19 cases, the
on-demand throughout the holiday season. guiding principles to help shape legislation in the CDC’s error will hurt our overall ability to save lives
upcoming legislative session. and fight the virus.
Clerk Bock Honored most of my life in the restaurant industry and I know Sincerely,
As a former small business owner myself, I’ve spent
Jimmy
As “Woman Lawyer
Of The Year”

C l e r k a n d Experience Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch
Comptroller Sharon
R. Bock, Esq., was
recognized as the
“Woman Lawyer of Cosmetic & Comprehensive Restorative Dentistry
the Year” for the South
Palm Beach chapter of State of the Art & Same Day Restorations
the Florida Association
for Women Lawyers. Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation Available
Clerk Bock received the
award during a socially
distanced reception in Joanne Green, D.D.S.
Boca Raton last month.
10887 N. Military Trail, Suite 6
Clerk Employees Donated Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
$8,100 To Buy Holiday Gifts (561) 622-2815 • www.joannegreendds.com

For Children In Need Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry - Cum Laude
Hospital of the University of Penn - General Practice Residency Training
Many of our employees were wearing jeans the month Harvard Dental School - Former Instructor
of December as part of our Clerks for a Cause dress down Boston Brigham and Women’s Dental Group - Staff Dentist
fundraiser to provide hundreds of holiday gifts for local
children in need.
Through voluntary payroll deductions, Clerk and
Comptroller employees donated more than $8,100 to
support the Back to Basics Angel Program. The Palm
Beach County-based nonprofit provides toys and other
basic necessities for children across our community.
In addition to monetary donations, members of our
ClerkPBC team recently volunteered their time to wrap
gifts at the Back to Basics warehouse in Royal Palm
Beach.
Clerk’s Office Recognized

For “Outstanding Culture Of
Well-Being”

For the second consecutive year, the Clerk and
Comptroller was honored by Cigna as a recipient of the
insurer’s Outstanding Culture of Well-Being Award. The
office is one of only four employers in South Florida to
earn the prestigious honor.
The award recognizes organizations that are committed
to improving the health and well-being of employees
through workplace programs.

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