Backup Documents 09/13-14/2011 Item # 4B.as
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded qualified,
non -profit community agencies which provide essential health and human services
to our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, throughout the 54 -year history of the United Way of Collier County, the
or has demonstrated continued growth and is currently funding 30
community agencies providing services to all areas of our County, and,
WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting one in
three citizens of Collier County each year via the utilization of the funding it
provides member agencies, and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners gratefully acknowledges and supports the fine
work of the United Way of Collier County and its member agencies, and,
WHEREAS, as never befmv, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted in
the United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet the
escalating demands, and,
WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and
visitors to help respond to the funding appeals in these desperate times as the
numbers of families and individuals grows, so please reach deep and give
generously. -
NOW THEREFORE, be it prmlaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that
THE UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY
is formally recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community and
wish them yet another year of great success as they kick off their 201112012
season.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of September, 2011.
ATTEST:
DWI6?E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA