Agenda 04/10/2018 Item # 4E04/10/2018
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value, and redemption
and second chances are American values; and,
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Justice reports that over 620,000 individuals
returned to their community from state and federal prisons in 2016,
including 31,957 from Florida; and,
WHEREAS, individuals with a criminal history face significant barriers such as the
inability to find housing, employment or education, volunteer in their
community, and pay significant debt that arises because of their
conviction and incarceration; and,
WHEREAS, these barriers prevent the 65 million Americans with criminal records
from contributing fully to their families and communities, and can
contribute to recidivism, which increases victimization and decreases
public safety; and,
WHEREAS, the Second Chance Act of 2007 has provided reentry services to over
137,000 people in 49 states and the District of Columbia since its
passage April 9, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, April 21 is the anniversary of the death of Charles Colson, a longtime
Collier County resident, who used his second chance following his
incarceration to found Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest outreach to
prisoners and their families; and,
WHEREAS, the designation of April as Second Chance Month can contribute to
increased public awareness about the challenges faced by those who
have paid their debt, and opportunities for individuals, employers,
congregations, and communities to extend second chances.
NOW THEREFORE be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April be designated as
SECOND CHANCE MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of April 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.E
Doc ID: 5273
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2018 as Second Chance Month in Collier
County. To be accepted by James Ackerman, President/CEO Prison Fellowship and Karole Davis,
Director of Development - Southeast Region, Prison Fellowship.
Meeting Date: 04/10/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/30/2018 4:23 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/30/2018 4:23 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 04/03/2018 9:55 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 04/03/2018 10:00 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/10/2018 9:00 AM
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