Agenda 01/08/2013 Item # 4D 1/8/2013 Item 4.D.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 2013 marks a significant historical milestone for the state of Florida as it celebrates the
500'h Anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon's landing on the coast of
Florida in April 1513; and,
WHEREAS, Ponce de Leon was the first European explorer to document his voyage and bestowed the
name La Florida on the new land in honor of the Spanish Feast of the flowers; and,
WHEREAS, Florida's history dates back more than 12,000 years to the Native American tribes who
preceded the Spanish explorers; and,
WHEREAS, Ponce de Leon's voyage of discovery began a new era in which native people, Europeans
and other nationalities under many different flags formed the foundation that created
the state of Florida; and,
WHEREAS, a count less number of different cultures have contributed to Florida's heritage and
continue to live, work and thrive together today; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of State designated 2013 as Viva Florida 500 to celebrate the
legacy of Spanish Florida as well as the achievements of all who have contributed to
Florida's dynamic growth, rich diversity and economic prosperity; and,
WHEREAS, the commemorate this milestone, the Collier County Museum, Friends of the Museum,
Friends of the Museum of the Everglades, Marco Island Historical Society and Daughters
of the American Revolution invite Collier County citizens and visitors to participate in the
many enriching programs and events planned in honor of Viva Florida 500 throughout
2013.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proc/aimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that 2013 be designated as
THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EUROPEAN DISCOVERY OF FLORIDA
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8"' Day of January, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
6EOR6IA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
ATTEST:
DWI6HT E. BROCK, CLERK
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1/8/2013 Item 4.D.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.D.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating 2013 as "Viva Florida 500" in recognition of the
500th Anniversary of the European Discovery of Florida. To be accepted by Ron Jamro, Director
of the Collier County Museums; Bridgette van den Hove Smith, Regent, Big Cypress Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution; and Consul-Generals of France, Spain and the
United Kingdom. Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 1/8/2013
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
12/5/2012 8:37:30 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
12/5/2012 8:37:31 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Business Operations, CMO
Date: 12/19/2012 11:59:08 AM
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