Agenda 03/12/2019 Item #4A03/12/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, domestic violence and human trafficking compromises the safety
of thousands of Collier County citizens with tragic, destructive
and sometimes fatal results; and,
WHEREAS, the role of preventing domestic and sexual violence is primarily
the responsibility of men; and,
WHEREAS, Gentle’men Against Domestic Violence® (GADV) is an initiative of
The Shelter for Abused Women & Children, which calls on men
and boys to be equal partners with women and girls to end
domestic violence and create a community where women and girls
are valued and safe; and,
WHEREAS, GADV supports The Shelter’s Raising Gentle’men program, which
works with Collier County boys and young men to shift social
norms away from aggressive, controlling behavior while
encouraging traits of compassion and kindness without risking
their identities; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to taking a firm stand against
domestic violence and human trafficking and will remain focused
on ensuring that all Collier County residents are safe in their
homes and abusers are held accountable for their crimes.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 12, 2019 be designated as
GENTLE’MEN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENC E DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of March, 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_______________________________________
W. L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 8144
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 12, 2019 as Gentle'men Against Domestic
Violence Day in Collier County. To be accepted by Linda Oberhaus, Colin Estrem, John Jordan, Ron
Ciesla and Bob Cahners.
Meeting Date: 03/12/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
02/22/2019 12:42 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
02/22/2019 12:42 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 02/25/2019 2:15 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 02/28/2019 4:05 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/12/2019 9:00 AM
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