Backup Documents 10/09/2012 Item # 4BPROCLAMATION ?;A B
WHEREAS, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., established in 2009, promotes the development,
implementation and on -going evaluation of programs and services that foster
independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and
their caregivers; and,
WHEREAS, individuals living with blindness or vision loss and their caregivers now have access
to education, assistive technology, mobility and adaptive living training and a
myriad of other support services from Lighthouse of Collier, the only full service
center of its kind locally; and,
WHEREAS, visual impairment or blindness can be a taxing experience without the proper
support provided by Lighthouse Collier to the more than 14, 000 individuals
affected in the county; and,
WHEREAS, it is important for al/ individuals to closely monitor the eye health of themselves,
family, friends and loved ones through the observation of timely professional eye
care and eye health awareness; and,
WHEREAS, Blindness Awareness Month was established to promote good eye health and bring
attention to organizations such as Lighthouse Collier who provide vital services to
those with visual impairment and blindness.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that October be designated as
BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of October, 2012.
ATTEST.
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1 DWI6HT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA