Backup Documents 10/11/2011 Item # 4C 4C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is a dedicated partnership of
scientists and citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases.
WHEREAS, MDA is one of the world's leading national health agencies supporting
research, patient care, and education; and,
WHEREAS, the members of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local
#2396/Golden Gate Fire Department, IAFF Local #2297/North Naples Fire
District, IAFF Local #2396/East Naples Fire Control and Rescue District,
IAFF Local #4522/Big Corkscrew Fire Control and Rescue District, IAFF
Local #4657/Immokalee Fire Control District, and IAFF Local
#3670/0chopee Fire Control and Rescue District, serve and protect
communities throughout Naples every day; and,
WHEREAS, these firefighters have become a symbol of pride, honor and strength; and,
WHEREAS, these firefighters unselfishly donate their time and energy to supporting the
battle against muscular dystrophy; and,
WHEREAS, firefighters across the nation are some of the largest supporters in the
United States to the Muscular Dystrophy Association
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that October 17, 2011 through October 23, 2011 be
designated as
FIRE DEPARTMENT APPRECIATION WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11TH Day of October, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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DWIG f E. BROCK, CLERK