Agenda 04/25/2017 Item # 4A04/25/2017
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, members of the United States Armed Forces defend citizens’ rights to life,
liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and protect us from harm at home and
abroad; and,
WHEREAS, providing services and opportunities for military families and their children are
top priorities of Collier County and the Collier County Veteran Services Division;
and,
WHEREAS, Collier County residents have a proud history of service in the United States
Armed Forces in times of peace and war; and,
WHEREAS, many Collier County residents continue to serve on active duty, in the National
Guard, and in the reserve components of the United States Armed Forces; and,
WHEREAS, there are more than 29,000 veterans currently residing in Collier County, nearly
8 percent of our population; and,
WHEREAS, on April 20, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th Congress) as National
Military Appreciation Month, calling on the people of the United States, in a
symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in May
to honor the current and former members of the Armed Forces, including those
who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to emphasize to the people of Collier County the relevance of
the history and activities of the Armed Forces. The month of May was selected
for this display of patriotism because we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day,
Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week and Memorial Day
during this month; and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor
all members of the United States Armed Forces, past and present, as well as
their families for their service and sacrifice.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissio ners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 2017 be designated as
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th DAY OF APRIL, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
04/25/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 3068
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2017 as Military Appreciation Month in Collier
County. To be accepted by Chief William Carl, president of the Collier County Veterans Council; United
States Army Veteran Luis Chirichigno; United States Navy Veteran William Kruschel; United States Air
Force Veteran Sarah Cox; United States Marine Corps Veteran George Archie; United States Coast Guard
Veteran Spencer Roach; and Lois Bolin, Board Chair of the Southwest Florida Veterans Alliance and
Chair of Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive.
Meeting Date: 04/25/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/17/2017 11:53 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
04/17/2017 11:53 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 04/17/2017 12:05 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 04/18/2017 8:13 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/25/2017 9:00 AM