Backup Documents 09/09/2014 Item # 4A 4A 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded qualified,
non-profit community agencies to advance the common good by providing essential
health and human services to our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the 57-year history of the United Way of Collier County, the
organization has helped hundreds of thousands of citizens, demonstrated
continued growth, and is currently funding hundreds of programs and services
through 34 community agencies that serve all areas of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting one
in three citizens of Collier County each year via the utilization of the funding
it provides member agencies and the administration of Collier 211 - a
non-emergency helpline; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of Courts, the Collier County
Sheriff's Office, the Office of Elections, the Property Appraiser's Office and
the Collier County Tax Collector gratefully acknowledge and support the fine work
of the United Way of Collier County and its member agencies; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted in
the United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet the
escalating demands of over 100,000 residents; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and
visitors to help respond to the funding appeals in these desperate times as the
numbers of families and individuals grows, so please reach deep and give
generously.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that
THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY
is formally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and
we wish them yet another year of great success as the organization kicks off its
2014-2015 initiative to positively impact our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of September, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER C NTY, F 0RIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN