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10/25/2016
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Red Walk is an established provider of one-to-one youth involvement
and has addressed the importance of drug awareness for the past
seventeen years; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Walk provides adult mentors to thousands of children in Collier
County's public and private schools; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Walk was developed as part of the Red Ribbon Activities
established by the Substance Abuse Coalition of Collier County, as well as
the Collier County Public School System, in association with the National
Drug Awareness Campaign; and,
WHEREAS, research has shown that the positive messages supported by drug-free
activities help form strong bonds between youth and their communities
leading to a direct, measurable and lasting impact on children's lives, and
that these children are more likely to improve their grades and their
relationships with families and peers while being less likely to skip school,
use illegal drugs or alcohol or become involved in criminal activity; and,
WHEREAS, locally, the Red Walk has been bringing caring adults and community
organizations into the lives of children for ten years and is the only drug
awareness walking program in Southwest Florida; and,
WHEREAS, Red Walk's message of total community involvement in using local student
organizations, volunteer groups and professional institutions as positive
models for a healthy and drug-free lifestyle in the ongoing effort to
recruit and match caring adult mentors with children in is an investment
that pays immediate and future dividends; and,
WHEREAS, on Friday, October 28, 2016, the Red Walk will host its 17th anniversary
trek on and near the campus of Lely Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. emphasizing the importance of awareness and positive choices in
our lives and celebrating the imperative message of good character
building. This year's event will also include the STEAM concepts, producing
an enhanced learning experience by developing the mind and body through
knowledge in the subject areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, the
Arts, and Mathematics.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that October 28, 2016, be designated as
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4.D
10/25/2016
THE 1 7th ANNIVERSARY DAY OF THE RED WALK IN COLLIER
COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of October, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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4.D
10/25/2016
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.D
Item Summary: Proclamation designating October 28, 2016 as the 17th Annual Red Walk at Lely
Elementary School, in celebration of Red Ribbon Week activities. To be accepted by Dr. Kamela Patton,
Superintendent of Collier County Public Schools; Ms. Christa Crehan, Lely Elementary School Principal;
and Mr. Craig Alan Greusel,Project Director.
Meeting Date: 10/25/2016
Prepared by:
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Michael Brownlee
10/11/2016 4:08 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Commissioner District 1 -Chairman—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Donna Fiala
10/11/2016 4:08 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 10/12/2016 4:14 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 10/16/2016 2:31 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/25/2016 9:00 AM
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