Agenda 12/14/2010 Item # 4D
Agenda Item No 4D
December 14, 2010
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS. on November 30, 2010, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida
commences the construction of the Dalton Discovery Center, part
of the overall "Saving Southwest Florida" Campaign, designed to
increase visibility and raise awareness of the importance of
wildlife rehabilitation work conducted by the Conservancy: and,
WHEREAS, we celebrate the start of a project that will surely become an
important and integral part of protecting our native wildlife, our
environment, and our quality of life in southwest Florida: and,
WHEREAS, The Dalton Discovery Center wt1i be a significant enhancement,
enabling the Conservancy to shelter approximately 150 animal
species including reptiles, juvenile sea turtles and other species
of animals that are part of Southwest Floridas mosaic of diverse
ecosystems: and,
WHEREAS, we express our gratitude to Sue and Bill Dalton for their
generous lead gift in support of the Dalton Discovery Center
where guests can explore the major ecosystems of Florida
through interactive experiences featuring exhibits of the
Everglades, mangroves, endangered'species, sandy beaches, and
the past and future of southwest Florida':; unique environment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that November 30, 2010 be designated
as
CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
DAL TON DISCOVERY CENTER DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 30th Day af November, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLUER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
A TrEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
Agenda Item No. 4D
December 14, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4D
Proclamation designating November 30, 2010 as Conservancy of Southwest Florida Dalton
Discovery Center Day. "f 0 be accepted by Troy Frensley. Conservancy of Southwest Florida
Sponsored by Comrnissloner Georgia A Hillel
Meeting Date:
12/14/20109:0000 AM
Prep. red By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the Bee
Date
BCC
B(~C
11/30/20104:45:38 PM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor ~ BCe Office Operations
Date
Bce
Bce
12/3/2010 12:41 PM
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
Countv Managt~rs OfticP
12/6/20108:46 AM