Agenda 12/11/2012 Item # 4BPROCLAMATION
'-lEREAS, Army Veteran Richard (Dick) Lydon, a loving husband, father,
served with the 13* Armored Division, Third Army, through l
in WWII, and
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other and friend,
Germany and Austria
WHEREAS, Mr. Lydon married the love of his life in 1947 and had five wonderful children, eleven
grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, and,
WHEREAS, Mr, and Mrs. Lydon moved permanently to Nap /es, Florida in 1985 where he formed
Lydon Transportation to supply services to the Ritz -Car /ton and other area hotels for the
traveling public until 1993; and
WHEREAS, Dick Lydon gave selflessly of his time and talent to help others and served as a volunteer
on various Collier County Advisory committees for over 25 years,, including 11 years on
the Vanderbilt Beach Beautification MSTU as well as City /Count,, Beach Renourishment
Committee, Transportation Disadvantaged Committee, Public Vehicle Advisory Committee
and the Tourist Development Board; and,
WHEREAS, it is with sadness, but great honor that we remember Mr. Lydon for his true commitment
and dedication to Collier County.
Al THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of �olller County, Florida,
that December 11, 2012 be designated as
DICK LYDON DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
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DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11 th Day of December, 2012.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS''
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating December 11, 2012 as the Dick Lydon Day of
Remembrance in Collier County in recognition of his contributions to the community. To be
accepted by members of the Vanderbilt Beach Beautification MSTU. Sponsored by
Commissioner Hiller.
Meeting Date: 12/11/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
11/20/2012 8:50:25 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
11/20/2012 8:50:28 AM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 12/3/2012 4:02:24 PM
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