Backup Documents 03/11/2011 Item # 4D14D
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, the People of Collier County treasure their wildlife and take pleasure
in the natural heritage handed down to them by generations post,
and,
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is the Official State Animal of the Great State
of Florida, and,
WHEREAS, the Florida State Legislature has established the third Saturday in
March as 'Save the Florida Panther Day'; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is o magnificent subspecies and o symbol of the
natural character of the Everglades Ecosystem of South Florida, and,
WHEREAS, because Collier County is the stronghold for the long-term survival of
the Florida panther, the Natural Resource managers, non - profit
groups, citizens, and in the County wont to gather to
celebrate this species for the South Florida Ecosystem, and,
WHEREAS, it is proper a and fitting for all Floridians to pause and reflect on the
plight of the Florida panther and the task of preserving the sleek,
lean and beautiful Florida panther from the threat of extinction, and,
WHEREAS, we eneo, Ve each citizen to join in the celebration of the Florida
Panther
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 13, 2011 through March 19, 2011
be designated as
SAVE THE FLORIDA PANTHER WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of March, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE,
Vraw E. BROOK, CLERK