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Agenda 10/14/2014 Item # 4A 10/14/2014 4.A. PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, in 2014, Legal Aid Service of Collier County celebrates its 1011 anniversary of providing free, civil legal services to the most vulnerable and economically needy residents of Collier County; and, WHEREAS, Legal Aid Service of Collier County is a private, non-profit law firm, providing free legal services to Collier County residents who face matters of life-changing significance, such as survivors of domestic violence; children who have been abused, neglected, and abandoned; families facing foreclosure and eviction; the elderly, disabled, and veterans seeking benefits; and children with learning disabilities in need of educational support and services; and, WHEREAS, Legal Aid Service of Collier County served a record 2,700 clients in 2013, and has provided a critical safety net for the community by serving thousands of residents in Collier County who are economically needy since 2004; and, WHEREAS, Legal Aid Service of Collier County endeavors to protect the safety, health, and basic economic security of the people and families it assists through legal services; and, WHEREAS, by providing these services for free to those who otherwise could not afford an attorney, Legal Aid Service of Collier County ensures access to justice through the local court system for all residents of Collier County. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that a grateful Board recognizes and commends Legal Aid Service of Collier County for its dedication to serving the most vulnerable members of the community and making Collier County a safer, more equitable place to live, work and play. DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of October 2014. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA T-.» LlifMM/MA CHAIRMAN Packet Page -2- 10/14/2014 4.A. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 4.4.A. Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing Legal Aid Service of Collier County for 10 years of providing free, civil legal services to the most vulnerable, economically needy residents of Collier County. To be accepted by Ms. Carol O'Callaghan, Managing Attorney; Mr.Jeff Ahren, Director of Development; Ms. Margaret McMorrow, Board of Directors; and Ms.Jennifer Nackley, Partner with Quarles & Brady, LLP. Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller. Meeting Date: 10/14/2014 Prepared By Approved By Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager-Communications &Cust. Relations, Date: 10/2/2014 9:03:54 AM Name: IsacksonMark Title: Director-Corp Financial and Mngmt Svs, Office of Management&Budget Date: 10/2/2014 9:13:49 AM Name: KlatzkowJeff Title: County Attorney, Date: 10/2/2014 9:49:36 AM Name: DurhamTim Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops, Date: 10/2/2014 10:29:58 AM Packet Page -3-