Agenda 02/10/2009 Item # 4D
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Agenda Item No. 40
February 10, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
40
Meeting Date:
Proclamation recognizing The Humane Society Naples for their contributions to Collier
County To be accepted by Michael Simonik, Executive Director, The Humane Society
Naples,
2/10/200990000 AM
PrcplHed By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the BGe
Date
Bce Office
1/27/200910:25:16 AM
Approved By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCe
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
Bce Office
1/28/20093:20 PM
Approved By
John A. Y onkosky
County Manager's Office
Director of the Office of Management
Office of Management & Budget
Date
1/3012009 1 :20 PM
Appwwd By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
1/31/20091 :09 PM
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Agenda Item No. 40
February 10, 2009
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PROCtAMA TION
WHEREAS, The Humane Society Naples is Collier County's premier no-kill pet shelter,
adopt/an center, humane animal clinic, and professional dog training program:
an~
WHEREAS, it is one of Collier County'$ oldest, private charities that takes in over 1,500
orphaned pets each year and has found loving homes for more than 1,500
pets last year and more than T7- 000 companion animals since its incorporation
in 1960/ and.
WHEREAS, it serves as a networking resource for pet owners and other area pet
rescues, as well as promoting responsible pet ownership and pet education
whl'le working to reduce pet population by sterl1izing morc than 2,000 pets
each year: and.
WHEREAS, the Humane Society helps Jow-income pet owners by providing their pets with
low-cost veterinary ca~, and thoroughly enjoys and appreciates the support
of the more than 300 volunteers: and.
WHEREAS, the Humane Society is building a 6,000 square foot addition and renovating
their current 6,000 square foot facility where they plan to ultimately house
approximately 80 cats and 40 dogs,' and.
WHEREAS, this new facility will not only increase the organizatkm ',s capacity to house
surrendered pets, but will enable the Humane Society Naples to welcome more
pets and people into a comfortable and appealing environment, thus increasing
adoptions: and,
WHEREAS, the Humane Society is planning a groundbreaki"ng ceremony for February 26,
2009.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florido, that
The Humane Society Naples
be recognized for their contribution to Collier County residefTfs and their pets
and with the organization contintJca success in providing these wonderful
services to our community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of February, 2009.
BOARD Of COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
cmUER COUNTY, FtORIDA
DONNA fIAU, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROC/( ctERK