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Agenda 09/13/2011 Item # 4B9/13/2011 Item 4.B. PROCLAMA TION WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded qualified, non - profit community agencies which provide essential health and human services to our citizens; and, WHEREAS, throughout the 54 -year history of the United Way of Collier County, the organization has demonstrated continued growth and is currently funding 30 community agencies providing services to all areas of our County; and, WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting one in three citizens of Collier County each year via the utilization of the funding it provides member agencies; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners gratefully acknowledges and supports the fine work of the United Way of Collier County and its member agencies; and, WHEREAS, as never before, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted in the United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet the escalating demands, and, WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and visitors to help respond to the funding appeals in these desperate times as the numbers of families and individuals grows, so please reach deep and give generously. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY is formally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and wish them yet another year of great success as they kick off their 201112012 season. DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of September, 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN ATTEST• DWISHT E. BROCK, CLERK Packet Page -4- 9/13/2011 Item 4. B. COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 4.B. Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing The United Way of Collier County for their outstanding contributions to the community and to wish them yet another year of great success as they kick off their 2011/2012 season. To be accepted by Ernie Bretzmann, United Way staff, and United Way Board of Directors. Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller. Meeting Date: 9/13/2011 Prepared By Name: Paula Springs Title: Executive Aide to the BCC, 9/6/2011 10:28 :22 AM Approved By Name: Ian Mitchell Title: Executive Manager, BCC Date: 9/6/2011 11:20:50 AM Name: SheffieldMichael Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO Date: 9/6/2011 11:3035 AM Packet Page -5-