Backup Documents 06/08/2010 Item # 4C4C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, there is an ever increasing number of refugees and displaced people around the
world, and the number of refugees and displaced people worldwide has doubled
during the last decade with estimates of over 42 million people; and,
WHEREAS, according to the U.S. Department of State, it is estimated that more than 80%
of refugees and displaced people are women and children; and
WHEREAS, Tune 20, 2010 marks the actual tenth annual recognition and celebration of
World Refugee Day, and
WHEREAS, the United States has long been both a symbol of hope and a source of
substantial aid for refugees around the world and in partnership with private
voluntary organizations and government agencies, the American people have
provided generous humanitarian assistance to millions of persons dislocated by
natural disaster, war, or by civil strife, and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida has successfully resettled thousands of refugees over the
years and many have become U.S. Citizens and influential members of our
society; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida and its municipalities remain firmly committed to a proud
tradition of assisting and welcoming refugees and displaced people to our
communities, and
WHEREAS, we salute the incredible tenacity and strength of the refugees and displaced
people who have overcome incredible odds and hardships. We thank all the
voluntary agencies, our local and state governments and all the dedicated
providers who work tirelessly to help refugees integrate into our society, laws
and culture; and
WHEREAS, we salute and welcome the refugee's and displaced people's spirit to strive for a
better and a peaceful life, and June 20, 2009 we recognize the plight of the
millions of refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands, seeking
freedom and safety from persecution.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that Tune 19, 2010, be designated as
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of Tune, 2010.
ATTEST:
DWI6HT E. BROOK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ,,
COYLE, CHAIRMAN