Agenda 09/09/2014 Item # 4A 9/9/2014 4.A.
PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded qualified,
non-profit community agencies to advance the common good by providing essential
health and human services to our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the 57-year history of the United Way of Collier County, the
organization has helped hundreds of thousands of citizens, demonstrated
continued growth, and is currently funding hundreds of programs and services
through 34 community agencies that serve all areas of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting one
in three citizens of Collier County each year via the utilization of the funding
it provides member agencies and the administration of Collier 211 - a
non-emergency helpline; and,
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, the Clerk of Courts, the Collier County
Sheriff's Office, the Office of Elections, the Property Appraiser's Office and
the Collier County Tax Collector gratefully acknowledge and support the fine work
of the United Way of Collier County and its member agencies; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted in
^ the United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet the
escalating demands of over 100,000 residents; and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and
visitors to help respond to the funding appeals in these desperate times as the
numbers of families and individuals grows, so please reach deep and give
generously.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier Canty,
Florida, that
THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY
is formally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and
we wish them yet another year of great success as the organization kicks off its
2014-2015 initiative to positively impact our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of September, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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9/9/2014 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the United Way of Collier for their dedication to
the citizens of our community and to wish them yet another year of great success as they kick
off the 2014-2015 campaign. To be accepted by Steve Sanderson, President and CEO, United of
Way of Collier County; Kathy Connelly, Chair, United Way of Collier County Board of Directors;
Tom Donahue, Board Member and Chair of the 2014-2015 campaign; and Brandon Box, Past
Board Chair. Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 9/9/2014
Prepared By
Name: AlonsoHailey
Title: Operations Analyst,Public Services Division
8/19/2014 9:43:26 AM
Approved By
Name: CarnellSteve
Title:Administrator-Public Services,Public Services Division
Date: 8/19/2014 11:44:51 AM
Name: DurhamTim
Title:Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 8/20/2014 9:01:17 AM
Name: DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 8/20/2014 1:38:27 PM
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