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5/10/2016 4.E.
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Florida ranks number one in the United States for child drowning
incidents; and,
WHEREAS, Between 2000-2015, drowning was the leading externa/ cause of
death for children 1 to 4 years of age in Collier County, and
the NCH Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition is committed to
reversing these disturbing trends, and,
WHEREAS, Since SWZ* Central, a series of ten 30 minute water safety
lessons began in 2012, over 3, 000 children have - participated, and over
28, 000 water safety lessons have been taught thanks to the generous
donations of the Nap/es Children 4 Educations Foundation - Founders of
the Nap/es Winter Wine Festiva/ and 21st Century Oncology; and,
WHEREAS, In February 2014, the Coalition launched a campaign, "Kids Don't
F/oat, give Them Something That Does, " as a Life Jacket Loaner
Program and life jacket loaner stations are strategically located
throughout Collier County at parks and beaches, and,
WHEREAS, More than 60 agencies within Collier County have combined
efforts to create programs to improve health outcomes and
prevent childhood injury, and drowning prevention is the first
step in developing a healthy relationship with the water;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that May be designated as
DROWNING PREVENTION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of May, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIR
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.E.
5/10/2016 4.E.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2016 as Drowning Prevention Month in
Collier County, recognizing and promoting community drowning prevention efforts, education
and programs. To be accepted by representatives of the NCH Safe and Healthy Kids Coalition of
Collier County: TJ Snopkowski, Coalition Program Coordinator; Danna Breeden, Coalition Board
Chair; Paula DiGrigoli, Board Member; and other coalition members, staff members and
supporters.
Meeting Date: 5/10/2016
Prepared By
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager -Communications & Cust. Relations, Communication & Customer Relations Division
Date: 4/25/2016 3:38:23 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 4/29/2016 5:06:23 PM
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