Backup Documents 02/14/2012 Item # 4DPROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, engineers help to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure and facilities
that contribute to the quality of life of all the residents of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of both substantial
growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers developing innovative,
creative, and high - quality solutions to technical problems, and,
WHEREAS, engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold paramount the
safety, health, and welfare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida Engineering
Society and its Calusa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining and growing a dynamic
engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and well - educated future engineering
workforce and raising public understanding and appreciation of engineering
contributions to society, and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor those individuals
who live and work in Collier County and who practice the profession of engineering in
an honorable, responsible, ethical, and competent manner; and to recognize and
honor those students who have chosen to be educated to follow a career path in the
field of engineering.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that the week of February 19 through February 25,
2012, be designated as
ENGINEERS WEEK M COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th day of February, 2012,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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W. COYLE, CHAIR N