Backup Documents 11/08/2011 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION A
WHEREAS, the year-round mix of professional, amateur and recreational sporting activities make:
Florida the leader in sports destinations worldwide, accounting for more than $32 billioi
in direct economic impact in the state; and
WHEREAS, Collier County is fast becoming a premier sports travel and tourism destination supportins
the vital interests of our community by contributing jobs, economic prosperity
sportsmanship and understanding and goodwill; and
WHEREAS, over 100,000 sports travelers and visitors contributed nearly $3.5 million to the economy
of Collier County in 2011 to date; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the citizens in Collier County to inform them of the direci
and indirect benefits of sports travel and event-related tourism; and
WHEREAS, in light of Collier County's outstanding parks and sporting facilities, beaches, golf,
shopping, restaurants and natural, historic and cultural activities, sports travel ono
event-related tourism is becoming an increasingly important aspect in the lives of our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, given the contributions of sports travel and event-related tourism to the economic, social
and cultural well-being of the citizens of Collier County, it is fitting that we recognize
their importance to our community; and
WHEREAS, the sport of lacrosse is now the fastest growing sport in the United States, the state
of Florida and Collier County, it is also fitting that we recognize three upcoming lacrosse
events being hosted here in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, this proclamation is acknowledged by the Sports Council of Collier County at the Boys
paradise Shootout November 5-6, 2011 at North Collier Regional park, the Annual
Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Conference November 14-18,
2011 at the Ritz Carlton Golf Resort and the deBeer President's Cup Girls' Showcase
National Tournament November 18, 2011 at North Collier Regional Park.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that November be designated as
LACROSSE MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of November, 2011
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION$
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN `
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DWI6 E. BROCK, CLERK