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Agenda 03/12/2019 Item #16H103/12/2019 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, Collier County Fair & Exposition, Inc., a private, not-for-profit organization, has held an annual County Fair since 1976 embodying a mix of agriculture, education, food, entertainment and fun; and, WHEREAS, this year’s Collier County Fair runs from March 14 through March 24 at the Collier County Fairgrounds; and, WHEREAS, with an annual attendance of more than 85,000, the Collier County Fair invites everyone to share in the rural lifestyle experiences and community spirit, and help support our community and the youth of Collier County; and, WHEREAS, the Collier County Fair empowers youth to reach their full potential through collaboration with partners and adult mentors in an environment in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change; and, WHEREAS, through the fair’s Making Life Fair Fund and its annual auction held during the fair, financial support is raised for dozens of local organizations and families suffering hardships; and, WHEREAS, the Collier County Fair allows Collier County Fair & Exposition, Inc. to produce multiple world-class, community-based events throughout the year, including the Country Jam Florida Music Festival, Big Swamp Smoke-Off BBQ Competition & Craft Beer Festival, and the Haunted “Gross” House. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that March 14 through 24, 2019 be recognized as 43rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE COLLIER COUNTY FAIR DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of March 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA ________________________________ W. L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN 16.H.1 Packet Pg. 1301 03/12/2019 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 16.H.1 Doc ID: 8177 Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the 43rd Anniversary of the Collier County Fair, scheduled for March 14-24, 2019. The proclamation will be mailed to TJ Snopkowski, Marketing & Sponsorship Director, Collier County Fair & Exposition, Inc. Meeting Date: 03/12/2019 Prepared by: Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations Name: Aimee Trochessett 02/27/2019 10:08 AM Submitted by: Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations Name: Mike Sheffield 02/27/2019 10:08 AM Approved By: Review: Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 02/27/2019 10:36 AM County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 02/28/2019 4:01 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/12/2019 9:00 AM 16.H.1 Packet Pg. 1302