Backup Documents 09/15/2009 Item #16H 1
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, this nations drug problem is all about children, the tragedy of a childs
substance abuse irrespective of it being alcohol, prescription drugs, or
nicotine, can strike any family: and,
WHEREAS, J 5 years of surveys conducted by The National Center on Addiction and
Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia tlniversity, have consistently found
that the more often children and teenagers eat dinner with their
families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink, and use l1Iegal drugs:
and,
WHEREAS, frequent family dining is associated with lower rates of teen smoking,
drinking, illegal drug use, and prescription drug abuse: and,
WHEREAS, eating dinner togethu regularly is a reflection of strong family ties, a
desire to communicat/l and shore with other family members, and a
generally well-functioning family: and,
WHEREAS, families who hoVII interactions as can be enjoyed at a dinner table serve
as support systems for children and teenagers, instilling values that last
a lifetime: and,
WHEREAS, family dinners have long constituted a substantial pillar of family life in
America.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 28 th, 2009, be ck$/"gnated as
Family Day - A Doy to Eat Dinner with Your Children™
DONE AND ORDERED THIS J 5'" Day of September, 2009.
BOARD OF COtlNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COtlNTY, FLORIDA
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DONNA "ALA, CHAIRMAN
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