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Backup Documents 09/27/2011 Item #16H2�- un VP -H a PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, every day we are shown the natural beauty of this area of Florida that we live in, but with a caution that as we enjoy natures blessings danger can confront us at any time as Margaret Webb discovered; and, WHEREAS, on August 31, 2011 ninety year old Margaret Webb was attacked by an alligator whilst walking in the back yard of her home and was in a terrible situation as the alligator had caused severe leg trauma, and, WHEREAS, fate had dictated that at the instance- of this life and death struggle, a true hero, Mr. Dwain Daniels, a life -time resident of Chokoloskee, was passing and immediately came to her assistance, and, WHEREAS, by shooting at the alligator, Dwain Daniels scared it away and Mrs Webb was rescued from the water, and, WHEREAS, the recovery of Ms. Webb continues although amputation of her leg below the knee was necessary, but with tenacity for life, Margaret Webb is showing a determination that is to be admired; 'and, WHEREAS, Dwain Daniels is known for his many true qualities as he continues to give of himself to help others in the local communities, and, WHEREAS, this weekend as we honor this hero, Dwain Daniels is not thinking of himself, but is working to help another young child fight the battle illness can bring; and, WHEREAS, in Collier County, the community is made more rich by having such wonderful individuals as Dwain Daniels living amongst us. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that September 24, 2011 be designated as DWAIN DANIELS DAY DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of September, 2011. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: OWI6HT E. BROCK, CLERK PROCLAMA TION 16 H2 WHEREAS, every day we are shown the natural beauty of this area of Florida that we live in, but with a caution that as we enjoy natures blessings danger can confront us at any time as Margaret Webb discovered; and, WHEREAS, on August 31, 2011 ninety year old Margaret Webb was attacked by an alligator whilst walking in the back yard of her home and was in a terrible situation as the alligator had caused severe leg trauma; and, WHEREAS, fate had dictated that at the instance of this life and death struggle, a true hero, Mr. Dwain Daniels, a life -time resident of Chokoloskee, was passing and immediately came to her assistance, and, WHEREAS, by shooting at the alligator, Dwain Daniels scared it away and Mrs Webb was rescued from the water, and, WHEREAS, the recovery of Ms. Webb continues although amputation of her leg below the knee was necessary, but with tenacity for life, Margaret Webb is showing a determination that is to be admired, and, WHEREAS, Dwain Daniels is known for his many true qualities as he continues to give of himself to help others in the local communities, and, WHEREAS, this weekend as we honor this hero, Dwain Daniels is not thinking of himself, but is working to help another young child fight the battle illness can bring, and, WHEREAS, in Collier County, the community is made more rich by having such wonderful individuals as Dwain Daniels living amongst us. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that September 24, 2011 be designated as DWAIN DANIELS DAY DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of September, 2011. ST: DWI6 E. BROOK, CLERK BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS i.Ifti i rrn w�. is iii �1 FRED COYLE,