Agenda 02/14/2012 Item # 4A2/14/2012.ltem 4.A.
PR.00LAAA TION
e' V HEREAS, Naples Equestrian Challenge, Inc, is o 501(c)3 non profit or
ganiZOti+an with the
mission of .improving the lives of children . and adults with special needs thrmgb
therapeutic riding and other equine- related progmms; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Egmstrian ChellkiW prowdes therapeutic riding p ats Mat foster
gr oirth. , and cpnfidence, empowering riders #wng with Cerebral � /sy, down
sy te, stroke; uutrs t spectres disorder,, Mmtat*wl spina bifmfjFl spinal ;card
14juries, mp /tipk sclerosis and .'a fwye. of emotraal learning and devielop"effhal
dis06i6 es; and
WHEREAS, with a dedicated staff, , volunteers, and corporate sponsors Akrp/es Equestrian
Challenge _provides fheropeuft riding p Vmms to over 400 participants per year
regardless of income; and,
WHEREAS, . Nap /es Equestrian Challenge has demonstrated leadership in the non-profit
community by engaging other organizations to increase the impact of .their mission
through collaborative sfrwces and volunteer partnerships; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Equestrian Challenge has achieved riecogWMhn by industry partners as a
Premier Center through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship
International; and,
WHEREAS, Naples Equestrian Challenge has grown through partnerships with the Naples
Children and Education Formdation as well as the United Way of Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida that Akples Equestrian Challenge be recognized for its impact on the limes
of Collier County individuals with special needs.,
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of February 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
,.,AT TEST;
o*wHT E. BROCK, aEw
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Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: VALUE MISSING
1/30/2012 3:15 :51 PM
Submitted by
Title: VALUE MISSING
Name: BardettKristi
1/30/2012 3:15:53 PM
Approved By
Name: Mitchelllan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 2/6/2012 9:04:51 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager - Business Operations, CMO
Date: 2/6/2012 10:02:03 AM
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