Agenda 10/26/2010 Item # 4DAgenda Item No. 4D
October 26, 2010
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, drowning in Florida is the leading cause of accidental death among children under the age
Of five years and for every child that drowns, another four are hospitalized for near -
drowning, many with long -term health issues requiring extensive taro; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact of childhood near - drowning cases is substantial. according to the
Florida Department of Health, the median admission charge for non -fatal drowning
hospitalizations was $10,713,• the total for one year exceeded $16 mil /ion; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County has not been spared from this preventable tragedy. Last year, Collier
County hospitals cared for 4 drowning and 20 near - drowning victims under the age of 18,
and
WHEREAS, a group of concerned child advocates from over 20 government and non -profit agencies
have combined efforts to establish the Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition of Col /ier
County" to create progrnms focused on injury prevention and health promotion for Collier's
youngest residents; and,
WHEREAS, NCH Healthcare System will serve as lead partner of this newly created Coalition; and,
WHEREAS, the Vision of the Safe d Healthy Children's Coalition is to augment hea /th outcomes and
Prevent injuries among children (0 -18 years of age) within Collier County. And the
Mission of the Safe cf Healthy Children's Cao/ition is to facilitate partnerships with local
agencies to develop synergist /c programs that address defined health and injury
prevention issues involving Collier County youth, and,
WHEREAS, the Safe and Healthy Chl/dren's Coalition of Collier County will promote and expand low -
cost water safety education and instruction programs and opportunities for Collier's
children,- and
WHEREAS, for this water safety campaign, the Coalition's area community partners include the NCH
Healthcare System, Golller County Parks and Recreation, American Red Cross of Collier
County, Collier County Sheriff Office, Collier EMS, Early Learning Coalition of Southwest
Florida, Collier County Health Department, Collier County Public Schools, Physicians
Regional, YMCA of the Palms, SWIM Central Broward,• and,
WHEREAS, drowning prevention is the first step in developing a healthy relationship with the water, a
relationship that can combat physical inactivity and promote lifelong fitness.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that October Z6, Z010 be designated as
THE SAFE AND HEALTHY CHILDREN'S COALITION WATER SAFETY DAY
and encourages all residents of Collier County to become aware and participate in this
countywide water safety education and instruction initiative in our communities.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of October, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
A TTE5T: FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
DWIGHT E. BROOK, CLERK
Agenda Item No. 4D
October 26, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 4D
Item Summary: Proclamation designating October 26, 2010 as The Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition
Water Safety Day. To be accepted by Dr. Vedder and associates. Sponsored by
Commissioner Coletta.
Meeting Date: 10/26/2010 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the BCC
Date
BCC
BCC
10/18/2010 11:33:18 AM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor - BCC Office Operations
Date
BCC
BCC
10/1812010 11:44 AM
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
10/20/2010 9:49 AM
Agenda Item No. 4D
October 26, 2010
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ADDITIONAL LIST OF PEOPLE TO ACCEPT:
Dr. Todd Vedder, Chair, Department of Pediatrics, NCH Healthcare System
Dr. Deb Lopez, Pediatric Intensivist, NCH Healthcare System
Dr. Joan Colfer, Director, Collier County Health Department
Sheriff Kevin J. Rambosk or Representative
Pat Read, NCH Healthcare System
Paula DiGrigoli, Collier County Health Department
Melissa Ringer, NCH Healthcare System Foundation
Jayme Roberts, NCH Healthcare System
Peggy Munsom, NCH Healthcare System
Stephanie Piver , NCH Healthcare System
Karen Miller, Physicians Regional Healthcare System
Rebecca Ruth Gill, Red Cross
Ilonka Washburn, Parks and Recreation
Kerry Runyon, Park and Recreation
Annie Alvarez, Parks and Recreation
Jackie Stephens, Collier County Child Advocacy Council
Mercy Puente, City of Naples
Lynn Clarke, City of Naples
Robin Murchison YMCA of the Palms
Stephanie Pepper, Greater YMCA of the Palms
Jennifer Bristow, Greater YMCA of the Palms
Patrick Browne, North Naples Fire District
-ormac Giblin, Boys & Girls Club of Collier County
Amelia Vasquez, National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Corporate Bill Pschigoda, Collier County Sheriff Department