Backup Documents 02/11/2014 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, engineers help design, construct and maintain the infrastructure and facilities that
contribute to the quality of life of all the residents of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of both substantial
growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers developing innovative,
creative and high-quality solutions to technical problems; and,
WHEREAS, engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold paramount the
health, safety and welfare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida Engineering
Society and its Calusa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining and growing a dynamic
engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering
workforce and raising public understanding and appreciation of engineering
contributions to society; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor these individuals
who live and work in Collier County and who practice the profession of engineering
in an honorable, responsible, ethical and competent manner; and to recognize and
honor those students who have chosen to be educated to follow a career path in
the field of engineering.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that February 16-22, 2014 be designated as
ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th bay of February, 2014.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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