Agenda 06/28/2011 Item # 4A
6/28/2011 Item 4.A.
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, in 1950, Dean R. Lind graduated with a Bachelar of Science Degree fram Ohia
State University, which was fa/lowed by military service in the Karean War. He
then joined Sun Oil Company (Sunoco) and served numeraus marketing management
positions, in particular Director of External Affairs: and.
WHEREAS, in 1988, Mr. Lind retired and moved to Naples, Florida, becoming active in St.
Johns Episcopa/ Church and its Outreach Missions Committee. This eventua/ly
resulted in the creation of St. Monicas Episcopal Church where he served on the
Church Vestry and was Senior Warden for four years: and.
WHEREAS, from 1994 Mr. Lind served a further seven years on St. Johns Vestry and
Chaired the Missions and Outreach Committee,' and.
WHEREAS, in 1995 Mr. Lind joined the St. Matthews House Board of Directors and chaired
the Development Committee. In 1998 he conceived St. Matthews Houses largest
fundraiser, the annual Golfathon, now in its 14'h year. In its unique format, the
Golfathon has raised over $4 million dollars since its inception,' and.
WHEREAS, Mr. Lind was elected St. Matthews House Board of Directors President in 2005
and held that position until 2009, when he became Vice President of the Board.
He is a/sa President of the St. Matthews House Board of Trustees: and,
WHEREAS, during Mr. Linds service as Board Chairman, he coordinated and led the effort to
merge St. Matthews House with Immokalee Friendship House, which was
accomplished in October, 2008.
NOW THEREFORE, for his self/ess work and dedication to the work of St. Matthews House, be
it praclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, F/orida,
that June 28, 2011 be designated as
DEAN R. LIND DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of June, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
A TrEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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