Backup Documents 10/13/2009 Item # 4CI 4C I
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, since 1957, the United Way of Collier County has sponsored and funded
qualified, non -profit community agencies which provide essential human and
health services to our citizens; and
WHEREAS, throughout the 52-year history of the United Way of Collier County, the
on has demonstrated continued growth and is currently funding 32
community agencies providing services to all areas of our County, and,
WHEREAS, the services of the United Way of Collier County have resulted in assisting one
in three citizens or 100, OL70 residents of Collier County each year via the
utilization of the funding it provides member agencies; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners gratefully acknowledges and supports the
fine work of the United Way of Collier County and its member agencies; and
WHEREAS, as never before, the challenges facing citizens of Collier County have resulted in
the United Way of Collier County straining its resources to be able to meet the
escalating demands, and
WHEREAS, as never before, the United Way of Collier County needs both citizens and
visitors to help ,respond to the funding appeals in these desperate times as the
numbers of families and individuals grows, so p4mw reach deep and give
generously.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the
UNITED WAY OF COLLIER COUNTY AGENCY
is formally recagWred for their outstanding contributions to the community and
wish them yet another year of great success as they kick off their 2009/2010
season.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of alctober, 20109.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA Fr , CHAIRMAN
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OWI6 E. BROCK, CLERK