Backup Documents 07/24/2012 Item # 4APROCLAMA TION 4 A
WHEREAS, on August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received word of the end of World War II
and on that day people in the United States and around the world greeted the news of the Allies'
noble victory with joyous celebration, humility, and spiritual reflection, and,
WHEREAS, we pay tribute to all the remarkable citizens who bravely served our country in that time of peril
as they fought fearlessly to defend our freedoms, ensure our continued safety, and promote
liberty and democracy; and,
WHEREAS, while no words are fully adequate to express our gratitude or repay the debt we owe them,
Collier County is proud to join in this celebration so aptly named 'Keep The Spirit of '45' Alive"
celebrating the men and women who took incredible risks to protect our nation and way of life;
and,
WHEREAS, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of the war, but also the beginning of an
unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the effort to restore the
shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike and to create institutions to work towards
a more peaceful global community and which helped to strengthen American democracy by
promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to community and country, and,
WHEREAS, the courage, dedication, self sacrifice, and compassion of the World War II generation is alive
today and evident in the United States Armed Forces, including the men and women currently in
service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world; and
WHEREAS, in Collier County to celebrate the "Spirit of 45, " three days of events have been organized with
the generosity of local sponsors to take place Friday, August 10, Saturday, August 11 and
Sunday, August 12 giving everyone the opportunity to join and show gratitude to those called
"America's Greatest and Bravest Generation"
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that
August 10, 11 and 12, 2012 be designated as
"SPIRIT OF 45" DAYS IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of July, 2012,
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN'