Agenda 03/25/2014 Item # 4C 3/25/2014 4.C.
PROCLAMATION
'-1EREAS, April 7rh is the birthday of Majory Stoneman Douglas, one of the preeminent
defenders and advocates for the Everglades; and,
WHEREAS, in her honor, the Florida State Legislature has designated April 7, 2014 as
Everglades Day; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County contains a significant area of the Big Cypress Swamp and the
Greater Everglades Ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has demonstrated its commitment and dedication to conservation
and protection of our natural resources with over 800,000 acres of land in public
ownership; and,
WHEREAS, our natural environment is a major component of our quality of life and our
economy in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County has many distinguished organizations, associations, and individuals
dedicated to the preservation and responsible use of our environment and natural
resources; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Collier County wish to establish a time to recognize and educate
the community on the issues facing the Everglades and to celebrate the uniqueness
and beauty of this state treasure.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the second week in April 2014 be designated as
EVERGLADES WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of March, 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
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3/25/2014 4.C.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating the second week in April 2014 as Everglades
Week in Collier County. To be accepted by Franklin Adams and Brad Cornell, Collier County
Audubon Society; Nancy Payton, Florida Fish and Wildlife; Melissa Corrozzo, Conservancy of
Southwest Florida; Lyle McCandless, Big Cypress Sportsmen's Alliance, Inc.; and Wayne Jenkins,
Collier Sportsman & Conservation Club. Sponsored by Commissioner Nance.
Meeting Date: 3/25/2014
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
3/13/2014 5:15:42 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
Name: BartlettKristi
3/13/2014 5:15:43 PM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 3/17/2014 8:51:36 AM
Name: DurhamTim
Title:Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 3/17/2014 9:45:57 AM
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