Backup Documents 02/28/2012 Item # 4A4A
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Collier County is a proud sponsor of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
(RSVP), established in the County in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the County offers these volunteers many opportunities in a variety of
different service areas and utilizes them in the Sheriff's office, Clerk of the
Circuit Courts office, public libraries, museums, Parks and Recreation,
Veteran's Services and the University Extension Services office through the
4 -1-1 and Master Gardeners programs, and,
WHEREAS, Collier County has 435 active RSVP volunteers who contribute 33,612 hours
of service annually, representing more than $638,628 in savings for the
county government; and,
WHEREAS, the RSVP volunteers are an integral part of Collier County, inspiring and
leading by example, motivating others to serve; and,
WHEREAS, the RSVP "Celebrating People in Action ", commemorative month is indicative
of the culture of service that has shaped our community, and
WHEREAS, we wish to honor and thank these dedicated citizens of Collier County, who
give so freely of their valuable time, energy and abilities.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that March 2012 be designated as
RSVP MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of February,
A Cr. E
Dwraf E. BROOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA