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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Collier County has held an annual County Fair since 1976
embodying a mix of agriculture, education, food, entertainment
and fun; and,
WHEREAS, This year’s Collier County Fair runs from March 16th through
March 26th at the Collier County Fairgrounds; and,
WHEREAS, With an annual attendance of over 70,000 the Collier County Fair
invites everyone to share in the rural lifestyle experiences and
community spirit and help support our community and the youth
of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, The Collier County Fair supports Collier County 4-H youth in
exhibiting and showing their large and small animals, home living
projects and other hands-on learning activities; and,
WHEREAS, 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through
collaboration with partners and adult mentors in an environment in
which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as
catalysts for positive change; and,
WHEREAS, 4-H reaches over 6,000 youth annually in local clubs and
outreach programs throughout Collier County; and
WHEREAS, 4-H improves the lives of participants by providing them with the
opportunity to strengthen personal standards, work effectively in
groups, gain confidence and poise, develop leadership ability,
acquire practical knowledge and skills, practice and enhance
communication skills, explore career opportunities, learn and
participate in democracy, serve our community and appreciate
nature.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 16th - 26th, 2017 be designated as the
41st Collier County Fair.
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of March, 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 2843
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 16-26, 2017 as the 41th Annual Collier County
Fair Days. To be accepted by TJ Snopkowski, Marketing & Sponsorships Director, Collier County
Fairgrounds.
Meeting Date: 03/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: – Board of County Commissioners
Name: Sherry Greco
03/06/2017 3:35 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/06/2017 3:35 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 03/06/2017 3:52 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 03/07/2017 12:36 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/14/2017 9:00 AM
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