Backup Documents 03/13/2018 Item # 4B B
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the People of Collier County treasure their wildlife and take pleasure in
the natural heritage handed down to them by generations past; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is the Official State Animal of the Great State of
Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida State Legislature has established the third Saturday in
March as "Save the Florida Panther Day"; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is a magnificent subspecies and a symbol of the
natural character of the Everglades Ecosystem of South Florida; and,
WHEREAS, because Collier County is the stronghold for the long-term survival of
the Florida panther, the Natural Resource managers, non-profit groups,
citizens, and businesses in the county want to gather to celebrate this
species for the South Florida Ecosystem; and,
WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting for all Floridians to pause and reflect on the
plight of the Florida panther and the task of preserving the majestic
Florida panther from the threat of extinction; and,
WHEREAS, we encourage each citizen to join in the celebration of the Florida
Panther.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that March 17, 2018, be designated as
SAVE THE FLORIDA PANTHER DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of March 2018.
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