Agenda 11/10/2009 Item # 4A
Agenda item No. 4A
November 10, 2009
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fROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2009 as a result of a hostile incident while conducting combat operations
in He/munG' province, Afghanistan, Marine Lance Corporal Dennis J. Burrow at the age
of Twenty three gave his life in the service of his country; and,
WHEREAS, Helmund province is situated in the southwest of Afghanistan, is the world's largest
opium-producing region and a Taliban stronghold, much of the fighting is taking place
in this area and this hostile desert environment challenges the tenacity of our
fighting women and men with often fatal consequences; and,
WHEREAS, November 10 is a memorable day for Marines as it is their birthday, being 234 years
from that special day in 1775 when they were formed and so it gives added
significance that today would be chosen as a moment in time to honor Lance Corporal
Dennis J. Burrow for the ultimate sacrifice he gave for our Nation; and,
WHEREAS, today in Collier County and across our State and Country we live out the joys and
tribulations that life offers and yet amidst us are families we should honor who have
daughters, sons, wives and husbands protecting our great Nation by putting
themselves in harms way and too often as with the Burrow's family experience the
grief of loss; and,
WHEREAS, the Marine's Prayer is:
Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me
aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self,
guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and helping me to live so that I
can face my fellow A1arines, my loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear.
Protect my family.
Give me the will to do the work of 0 Marine and to accept my share of
responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in
my daily performance. Keep me loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties
my Country and the Marine Corps have entrusted to me. Help me to wear my uniform
with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold.
If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I ani tempted, make me strong to
resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.
Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the
answer to my prayer.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that November 10, 2009, be designated as
LANCE CORPORAL DENNIS J. BURROW DA Y
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of November, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA FIALA, CHAIRA1AN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4A
November 10,2009
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COLL~E? CO~~l"TY
BOARD ()F (,(oUrfTY COi\i1~lfi!SSiONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4A
Meeting Date:
Proclamation designating l~ovem:)er 10.2009 dS Lai'lce Corporal Dennis J. Burrow Day To
be accepted by Staff Sergeant Juan Flores and MI. Jack Mischung
11/"10/2009 9:00:00 Afv1
Prepared By
Pauta Springs
Executive Aide to the Bee
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
BCC Office
10115/2009 1 :51 :58 PM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
BCC Office Manager
Date
Board of County
C()!nint$j~iolit-rs
SCC Office
10115/20092:14 PM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone
Assistant to the County Manger
Date
Soard of County
C.omm ~ssioners
County Manager's Office
10!30/2Q09 3:43 PM
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