Agenda 06/08/2010 Item # 4C
Agenda Item No. 4C
June 8, 2010
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, there is an ever increasing number of refugees and displaced people around the
world. and the number of refugees and displaced people worldwide has doubled
during the last decode with estimates of over 42 million people; and.
WHEREAS, according to the U. S. Deportment of State, it is estimated that more than 80%
of refugees and displaced people are women and children,- and.
WHEREAS, June 20, 2010 marks the actual tenth annual recognition and celebration of
World Refugee Day,- and.
WHEREAS,
the United States has long been both a symbol of hope and a source of
substantial aid for refugees around the world and. in partnership with private
voluntary organizations and gcvemment agencies, the American people have
provided generous humanitarian assistance to millions of persons dislocated by
natural disaster, war, or by ciVil strife,- and.
WHEREAS,
the State of Florida has successfully reseffled thousands of refugees over the
years and many have become U.S. Citizens and influential members of our
society,' and.
WHEREAS,
,
the State of Florida and its municipalities remain firmly commiffed to a proud
tradition of assisting and welcoming refugees and displaced people to our
communities,' and.
WHEREAS,
we salute the incredible tenacity and strength of the refugees and displaced
people who hove overcome incredible odds and hardships. We thank all the
voluntary agencies, our local and state governments and al/ the dedicated
providers who work tirelessly to help refugees integrate into our society, lows
and culture,' and.
WHEREAS,
we solute and welcome the refugees and displaced peoples spirit to strive for a
beffer and a peaceful life, and June 20, 2009 we recognize the plight of the
millions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands, seeking
freedom and safety from persecution.
NOW THEREFORE, be if proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that June 19, 2010, be designated as
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
DONE AND ORDERED rHIS 8th Day of June, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Agenda Item No. 4C
June 8, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4C
Proclamation designating June 19, 2010 as World Refugee Day. To be accepted by
Armando Galella. Director, Catholic Charities District 3 and Sharon Kirkpatrick. Education
Director, Catholic Charities of Collier County. Sponsored by Commissioner Coletta.
6/8/20109:00:00 AM
Meeting Date:
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor - BCC Office Operations
Date
BCC
BCC
6/1/2010 3:24 PM
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
6/2/201011:40 AM