Agenda 10/14/2008 Item # 4EAgenda Item No. 4E
P R O C L A M A TI O N October 14, 2003
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WHEREAS, the Red Walk is an established provider of one -to -one youth involvement
addressing the importance of drug awareness for the past nine years; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Walk provides adult mentors to thousands of children in Collier County's
public and private schools; and,
WHEREAS, the Red Walk was developed as part of the Red Ribbon Activities established by
the Substance Abuse Coalition of Collier County, as well as the Collier County
Public School System, in association with the National Drug Awareness Campaign
presented between October 23 -31, 2008; and,
WHEREAS, national research has shown that the positive messages supported by drug -free
activities help form strong bonds between youth and their communities leading to a
direct, measurable, and lasting impact on children's lives, and that these children
are more likely to improve their grades and their relationships with families and
peers, while being less likely to skip school, use illegal drugs or alcohol, or become
involved in criminal activity, and,
WHEREAS, locally, the Red Walk has been bringing caring adults and community organizations
into the lives of children for eight years and is the only drug awareness walking
program in Southwest Florida; and,
WHEREAS, supporting the Red Walk's message of total community involvement in using local
student organizations, volunteer groups, and professional institutions as positive
models for a healthy and drug -free lifestyle in Florida's ongoing effort to recruit
and match caring adult mentors with children in our community is an investment
that will pay immediate dividends as well as dividends in the future; and,
WHEREAS, on Friday, October 24, 2008, the Red Walk will host its ninth annual trek on the
campus of Lely Elementary School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. emphasizing the
importance of science and health in our lives and celebrating the positive message
of good character building.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that October 24, 2008, be designated as
THE DAY OF THE RED WALK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14" Day of October, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4E
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 4E
Item Summary: Proclamation designating Friday, October 24, 2008 as The Day of the Red Walk In Collier
County. Touoaccepted by JoAnne Grieco, Le|y Elementary Vice Principal,
Meeting Data: 1014/20089:00:00 AM
Approved By
Sue Filson Executive Manager tpthe BCC Date
Board p,County
Commissioners �
BCC Office 2612008 11�30 Am
Approved By
John A.vvnxnsxy Director m, the Office ofmanagnmont Date
County Manager's Office Office pf Management &Budget 9126120085:31 Pm
Approved By
James V. Mudd County Manager Date
Board ofCounty
CnuotyManager's Office 9112612008e3*Pm
Commissioners
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