Agenda 01/15/2008 Item # 4D
PROCLAMATION
Agenda Item No. 40
January 15, 2008
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WHEREAS, Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services Director Dan Summers, CED,
earned the Presidential Citation from the International Association of
Emergency Managers for his outstanding contributions in the field of
emergency management; and,
WHEREAS, since 2003, Dan has been responsible for providing direction and
administrative guidance to the County's Emergency Medical Services, Collier
County Medflight Operations, Office of the Medical Examiner, Emergency
Management, Ochopee Fire and Rescue Control District, and the Isles of
Capri Fire Control District; and,
WHEREAS, Dan has implemented numerous programs for the improvement of the
emergency management profession including: DRUs, Cable Television Audio
Interrupt program, increased training to 600+ personnel in disaster
response, and his participation in the coordination of the new $56 million
state-of-the-art Emergency Services Center, to name a few; and,
WHEREAS, Dan works closely and is highly involved in the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) through membership in committees, teams, and
as a faculty member; and,
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WHEREAS, the Presidential Citation recognizes individuals, like Dan, who have
successfully worked at the national/international leve' to improve emergency
management programs or homeland security through resolution, legislation,
policy or public awareness.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, recognize and congratulate
Dan Summers
for receiving this honor and being invaluable to the community of Southwest
Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 15th Day of January, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
JIM COLETTA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 40
January 15, 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
40
Meeting Date:
Proclamation to recognize and congratulate Dan Summers, Collier County Emergency
Services Director, on receiving the Presidential Citation from the International Association of
Emergency Managers. To be accepted by Dan Summers.
1/15/200890000 AM
Prepared By
Sam Tucker
Executive Aide to the BCe
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
Bce Office
12/11/200710:34:29 AM
Approved By
Sue Fi Ison
Executive Manager to the Bee
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
Bce Office
12111/200711:21 AM
Approved By
James V. Mudd
County Manager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
121181200710:06 AM
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