Backup Documents 09/11-12/2012 Item # 4APROCLAMA TION 4 A
WHEREAS, the United Way of Collier County was established in 1957 to sponsor and fund
qualified non - profit community agencies that provide essential health and human
services to our citizens, and,
WHEREAS, the United Way of Collier County has demonstrated continued growth and
currently funds 30 community agencies that service all areas of the county; and,
WHEREAS, one in three Collier County citizens are assisted each year from the funding
provided to member agencies from the United Way of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, the United Way of Collier County is straining its resources in order to meet the
escalating demands resulting from the economic challenges facing the Collier
County community; and,
WHEREAS, the United Way of Collier County is reaching out to residents and visitors of
Collier County to respond generously to funding appeals of member agencies as the
number of families and individuals served grows; and,
WHEREAS, in Collier County, the Board of County Commissioners, Clerk of Courts, Sheriff's
Office, Property Appraiser Office, Supervisor of Elections Office and Tax
Collectors Office gratefully acknowledge and support the work of the United Way
of Collier County and its member agencies.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that
THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY
is formally recognized for its outstanding contributions to the community and wished continued
success for the 2012 -2013 season.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11 th Day of September 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA