Backup Documents 01/10/2017 Item # 4C 4 C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, all men, women and children residing in the United States of
America, both U.S. and foreign born, have the right to individual
freedom; and,
WHEREAS, human trafficking is a form of modern day slavery in which
individuals experience forced labor, including but not limited to
sexual exploitation by traffickers; and,
WHEREAS, second only to the illegal drug trade, human trafficking is among
the most lucrative crimes worldwide and Florida has been
documented as one of the largest hubs for U.S. human
trafficking; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed a resolution declaring that
January 11th be recognized as the national day of Human
Trafficking Awareness.
NOW THEREFORE, let it be proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that January 11, 2017 be designated
as
Human Trafficking Awareness bay
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of January 2017
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