Backup Documents 09/23/2014 Item # 4A 4 A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Collier County Domestic Animal Services is participating in 'Remember Me Thursday"; and,
WHEREAS, the staff and volunteer of Collier County Domestic Animals Services have agreed to
devote their time, resources and energy to this united effort to bring attention to
orphaned pets; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County Domestic Animal Services will hold a public candle-light ceremony with the
goal of remembering those orphaned animals who died without a loving home and shining a
light on the orphaned animals still waiting for their forever homes throughout the Collier
County area; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County Domestic Animal Services is working in cooperation with animal organizations
and rescue groups from around the world in partnership with 'Remember me Thursday
founder Helen Woodward Animal Center; and,
WHEREAS, the 'Remember Me Thursday" campaign will assist in not only bringing attention to the
orphaned pets in Collier County, but will therefore result in increased adoptions of these
pets; and,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the fourth Thursday of September be designated as Collier County
'Remember Me Thursday"Day, and we urge all Collier County Citizens to observe this
special occasion with lighting a candle for all those orphaned animals who died without a
loving home.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23th Day of September, 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER /OUNTY FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN