Agenda 05/12/2009 Item # 4E
Agenda Item No. 4E
May 12, 2009
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Co/lier County, with its unique weather and water resources, (}ffers special
water-related recreational activities fa its residents, and people from
around the world: and.
WHEREAS, Collier County's miles of saltwater tidal coastline, acres of in/and lakes and
m/les of rivers and streams provide many of the needed environments for
recreation and relaxation: and.
WHEREAS, recreational boating is one of Florida $' leading outdoor activities, with many
residents participating in the pastime distinguishing Florida as one of the
"Boating Capitals "f the World"; and,
WHEREAS, every year fives are lost in boating accidents in spite of the educational
efforts of the V.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, the
V.s. Power Squadrons, and the FlorIda Marine Patrol, and other local
agencies: and,
WHEREAS, Federal, State, and local agencies, private companies and groups have
combined their efforts to reduce boating accidtmts by developing and
executing safety training programs such as ''Soat Smart - Boat Safe':' and,
WHEREAS, the sponsors of these safety programs have focused their efforts toward
the youth and general public of Collier County, urging them to enhance
boating pleasure by avoiding possible loss of life, while reducing the loss of
property; and,
WHER€AS, Collier County urges all citizens to join in learning and practicing safe
boating by wearing life Jackets, taking boating education courses, getting
vessel safety cht!cks, operating their vessels responsibly, safely, and
soberly, and obeying Coast Guard Regulations.
NOW THEREFORE. be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May J 6 through May 22, 2009, be designated as
SAFE BOA TING WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day af May, 2009.
BOARD OF COUN7Y COMMISSIONERS
COUIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
ATTEST:
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
OWIGHT e. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4E
May 12, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4E
Meeting Date:
Proclamation designating May 16 through May 22.2009 as Safe Boating Week. To be
accepted by Andy Evva. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary.
5/12/2009 90000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the BCe
Date
Bec Office
5/5/2009 2:01 :50 PM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
5/5/2009 2:23 PM
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