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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Jerald Christopher (JC) Jackson is a homegrown football champion,
born and raised in Collier County and a graduate of Immokalee High
School where he played football and was selected to play in the 2014
Under Armour All-America game; and,
WHEREAS, JC began his college football years at the University of Florida before
transferring to the University of Maryland, starting 11 of 12 games as
a sophomore, making 40 tackles, an interception, and a team-high five
pass breakups; and,
WHEREAS, Big Ten coaches voted JC an honorable mention all-conference in 2017
after he started all 12 games posting 40 stops, three interceptions,
and seven pass breakups; and,
WHEREAS, during his impressive rookie season in the National Football League
(NFL), JC was a starting cornerback for the New England Patriots,
contributing greatly to that team’s success and ultimate advancement
as the Super Bowl champions. All year, JC gave up only 31 catches and
had the lowest passer rating allowed when targeted out of all
cornerbacks in the NFL. JC made three interceptions during the year
and was named New England Patriots Rookie of the Year; and,
WHEREAS, in Super Bowl LIII on February 3, 2019, JC was part of the Patriots
defense that limited the Los Angeles Rams to just 229 passing yards
and no touchdowns in the New England Patriots 13-3 victory.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 9, 2019, be designated as
JC JACKSON DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of April 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 8311
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 9, 2019 as JC Jackson Day in Collier County, in
proud recognition of our homegrown football champion whose extraordinary talent exhibited during his
rookie season with the New England Patriots contributed greatly to that team’s success and ultimate
advancement as Super Bowl champions. To be accepted by JC Jackson alongside his parents,
grandparents, other family members and friends.
Meeting Date: 04/09/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/14/2019 9:56 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/14/2019 9:56 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 03/15/2019 11:48 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/02/2019 10:19 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/09/2019 9:00 AM
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