Backup Documents 02/10/2009 Item # 4E
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, engineers help to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure
and facilities that contribute to the quality of life of all the residents
of Collier County: and,
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of
substantial growth depends on engineers developing innovative, creative,
and high-quality solutions to technical problems: and,
WHEREAS, engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold
paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public: and,
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida
Engineering Society and its Colusa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining
and growing a dynamk engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and
well-educated future engilllNtring WDl'kffH'Ce and raising public
understanding and appreciation of engineering contributions to society:
and,
WHEREAS, the BtKII'd of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor those
individuals who live and work in Collier County and who practice the
profession of engineering in an honorable, respansible, ethical, and
competent manner: and to recognize and honor those students who have
chosen to be educated to follow a career path in the field of
engineering.
NOW THEREFORE, be it fJI"fIClaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that the week fIf Febrwry J 6th through
February 23, 2009, be designated 4S
ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COVNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS Jdh day of February, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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