Backup Documents 02/22/2011 Item # 4A
4A
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Naples Children and Education Foundation (NCEF) was established by
innovators who saw that many children in Collier County lacked
essential care and decided to move into action to correct this social
wrong; and,
WHEREAS, from day one, NCEF trustees have been driven to help disadvantaged
children; and,
WHEREAS, the NCEF trustees created an annual signature event that has
grobbed the attention of many of the worlds rich and famous raising
millions of dollars each year; and,
WHEREAS, in eleven years the Naples Winter Wine Festival has raised
approximately ninety-five million dollars, to support organizations that
focus on childrens mental, physical health and overall well being: and,
WHEREAS, without doubt, their fi1ltlllClal support has allDwed thousands of Collier
County childtwt access to programs and bMefits that otherwise would
not be aVtlik1bt.: and,
WHEREAS, the Naplu Children and Educatian FoundatitJn received the 2011
LeatMrship in Fostering Education Award from Edison State College.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier Cwnty, Florida, that Febf'llQry 22, 2011, be designated as
NAPLES CHILDREN AND EDUCA TION FOUNDATION DA Y
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of February, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER C()(/NTY, FLORIDA
ATTEST:
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DWI~ 'E. BROCK, CLERK