Backup Documents 02/14/2017 Item # 4A 1
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, engineers help to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure and
facilities that contribute to the quality of life of all the residents of Collier
County; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of substantial
growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers developing
innovative, creative, and high-quality solutions to technical problems; and
WHEREAS, engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold paramount
the safety, health, and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida Engineering
Society and its Calusa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining and growing a
dynamic engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and well-educated
future engineering workforce and raising public understanding and appreciation
of engineering contributions to society; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor those
individuals who live and work in Collier County and who practice the profession
of engineering in an honorable, responsible, ethical, and competent manner;
and to recognize and honor those students who have chosen to be educated
to follow a career path in the field of engineering.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the week of February 19 through February 25, 2017,
be designated as
ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th day of February, 2017.
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