OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER – CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH
1481 W. 15 STREET
RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33404
Dear Community Stakeholders,
Happy Easter Sunday, Riviera Beach! You might spend this day for painting Easter eggs, hosting
Easter egg hunts for the children in your family, or indulging in some of the Easter candy and
chocolates that are available in many of our local grocery stores. May you enjoy all of these
moments, as they are precious and valuable as we celebrate this holiday. This day commemorates
and recognizes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and it is the most special day of the year for the
significance it has for the faith-based community, as it communicates hope and the ultimate
sacrifice to wash away the sins of all humankind – past, present, and future. Whether you are a
believer or someone who merely enjoys the colors of spring, these days and moments should be
an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable sacrifices that are being made as we operate in this new
normal. We are truly grateful and blessed to have exceptional individuals who are willing to make
the ultimate sacrifice for our safety despite never knowing us. They run toward danger, they root
out oppression, and they care for the sick, weak, vulnerable, and elderly without seeking accolades
and accommodations. They do it because of their love for humankind and the hope that it will be
paid forward to their loved ones, friends, and family members. Our current circumstances are
temporary, but the scars from this pandemic will be permanent. However, it is not stronger than
us, and it will not break us. A scar merely communicates that you were stronger than whatever
tried to hurt you.
In closing, let us celebrate this Easter Sunday and rejoice in its meaning, whatever that may be, as
well as how grateful and thankful we are for the individuals who have made so many sacrifices
throughout this long journey for us as a nation. Let us not become complacent and complicit; let
us be more resilient and grateful as human beings, as we will get through this together. As this
resurrection day provides us hope and solace to know that we are loved, revered, and appreciated
from the depths of the ocean to the heavens above, please enjoy
Humbly Submitted,
Jonathan Evans, City Manager, MPA, MBA, ICMA-CM
Riviera Beach