Agenda 10/12/2010 Item # 4E
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flgenda Item No. 4E
OciDber 12, 2010
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PROCLAMA rION
David Rivera is the Florida f-louse of Representative.s member for District 11 Z and has
diligently serVt!d as the representative since 2002 in which tIme he has shown with his
integrity and tenacity how, by earning thl! trust and respect of both the electorate and
his peers, net only In the State but a/so at a national/eve!, it is possible to accomplish
much for the District he represents: and.
in a District that has a great diversity of cultures, languages and income levels that
stretches across the State from the East coast to the West coast, the challenges of
representing and staying aware of the Districts Issues has shown David Rivera's
dedication in staying focused and building a support network to provide informed input.
but above all being accessible and listening: and
at the State /evel it is after winning the respect and trust of peers that you bec()me
Chair of the H()ust! Full Appropriations Counclf, Chair of the Full Appropriations Council
on Educatian & Economic Development, Chair of the Full Appropriations Council an
General Government & Health Care and alternating Chair of the Joint Le.gislative
Budget Commission along with membership on several other councils and committees;
and
David Rivera was responsible for passing legislation into law that protected Floridos
children and famaies from sexual predators with the anti-cyber predator legislation
providing stronger protections for victims and stronger criminal sanctions against those
that Hlould use the Internet to prey upon the children of Florida: and,
David Rivera demonstrated his ability with facilitating events and meetings by bringing
together the ncussary decision makers to get the funding for the Marco Island
Airport taxiway expedited, not claiming credit for the grant, but oiling the wheels of
State government to bring resolution to an oviation safety issue at the Marco AIrport;
and,
honoring DaYid Rivera with 0 procfomction is recognition of the selfless dedication he
has given to District 112 in the 8 years as the State Representative and in particular
a thank you for the projects he has seen to fruition both directly and indirectly for
the benefit of Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaImed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Fiorida,
that October 12, 2010 be deSignated cs
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
DAVID RIVERA APPRECIATION DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of October. 2010,
ArrEST'
BOARD OF COUNTY (..'YJMMISSIONERS
COUIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Agenda Item No. 4E
October 12, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Item Summary:
4E
Meeting Date:
Proclamation designating October 12, 2010 as State Representative David Rivera
ApprecIation Day. To be accepted by David Rivera Sponsored by Commissioner Fiala.
10112120109:0000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the BCe
Date
Bee
Bce
1011/20101:55:32 PM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor - Bee Office Operations
Date
Bee
Bee
1011/20102:33 PM
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
10/1/20103:58 PM