Agenda 01/22/2013 Item # 4B PROCLAMATION
1/22/2013 Item 4.B.
WHEREAS, the people of Collier County recognize the vital importance of promoting children's
n literacy and of building a community of enthusiastic and lifelong readers; and,
WHEREAS, the K is for Kids® Foundation and its Teen Advisory Team have an established
record of success in building a love of reading among children, particularly through
its Friends of the School Library program and Bring a Book, Bring a Friends
Funraisers; and,
WHEREAS, the K is for Kids® Foundation has brought hundreds of children and adults
together to create a culture that treasures shared reading opportunities and
school libraries; and,
WHEREAS, the K is for Kids® Foundation has placed thousands of books on the shelves of
children's libraries and in the hands of eager young readers; and,
WHEREAS, the organization believes that by encouraging today's readers, it can inspire
tomorrow's leaders.
/^VOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that February, 2012 be designated as
K IS FOR KIDS®FOUNDATION'S BRING A BOOK,
BRING A FRIENDS FOR CHILDREN'S LITERACY MONTH
in hopes that all of us will show renewed support for our school libraries and the
young readers who find knowledge, solace and inspiration within them.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22"d Day of January, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
GEORGIA HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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1/22/2013 Item 4.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating February 2013 as Literacy Month in Collier
County and recognizing the "Bring a Book, Bring a Friend" program of the K is for Kids
Foundation which provides books to children in need. To be accepted by Karen Clawson, K is for
Kids Founder and Executive Director and volunteers. Sponsored by the Board of County
Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 1/22/2013
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
1/4/2013 12:17:54 PM
Submitted by
Title:Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
1/4/2013 12:17:55 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title:Manager-Business Operations, CMO
Date: 1/10/2013 11:34:39 AM
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