Agenda 02/26/2008 Item # 4A
Agenda Item No. 4A
FlObruary 26. 2008
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PROCLAMATION
WHeREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse In this ntltion have reached epidemic
proportions: and,
WHeREAS, approximately 55 people died in Callier County of accidental drug
overdoses in 2007, an inerease of approximately 35" from ZOO6: and,
WHEREAS, we should keep our youth. our greatest resource, drug and alcohol free
and guide them toward a future of hope and opportunity: and,
WHeREAS, the most effective way to reduce Juvenile drug addiction Is to reduce
demand: and,
WHeREAS, this effort depends upon the active portlclpotion of families, schools,
and community organizations through education and prevention: and,
WHeREAS, Drug Fru Collier, a coalition of community leaders and portners,
parents and the community at large, dedicated to heightening
substancf: abuse awareness and e.ducationl u~s all the citizens of our
community to portlcipote in alcohol and drug education and all related
prevention activities, thus making a firm statement that we are
strongly committed to a drug- free lifestyle: and,
.~- WHeREAS, in recognition of and to continUf) the celebration of February J 0- J 6,
Z008 as having been designated "Nationtll Drug preventiOf' and
Education Week", Drug Free Collier has invited Michael Nerney,
National Consultant in SUbstance Abuse Prevention and Education, to
make a presentation entitled 'The Adolescent Mind and High Risk
Behaviors" on Wednesday, February Z7, Z008. This presentation will
., be held at the Dr. Martin Luther K.ing, Jr. Administration Center
located at 5775 Osceola Trail in Naple. from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
NOW, THeREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that it urges our community members to make a
visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free
community by both supporting the efforts of Drug Free Callier and,
particularly, by attending this special event.
bONE AND ORDERED THIS Z6th Day of February. Z008
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONeRS
COUIeR COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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DWIGHT E. BROCK., CLeRK.
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Agenda Item No. 4A
February 26. 2008
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- COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number: 4A
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the continued support for Drug Free Collier and supporting "The
Adolescent Mind and High Risk Behaviors" presentation scheduled for Wednesday. February
27,2008 by Michael Nerney. To be accepted by Maria Victoria Delgado of Drug Free Collier.
Meeting Date: 2/26/2008 9:0000 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCe Date
Board of County
Commissioners BCe Office 2/20/2008 8:46:01 AM
Approved By
Sue Filson Executive Manager to the BCe Date
Board of County
Commissioners BCe Office 2/20/2008 9:03 AM
Approved By
Leo E. Ochs, Jr. Deputy County Manager Date
Board of County
- Commissioners County Manager's Office 2/20/20089:12 AM
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