Agenda 10/22/2019 Item #4F (Friends of the Library Week Proclamation)10/22/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Friends of the Library of Collier County, Inc., have contributed
more than $1 million in the last 10 years to fund the expansion and
enhancement of educational, recreational and technological needs at all
Collier County Public Library branches; and,
WHEREAS, the Friends pay every year for several hundred adult and children’s
educational and cultural programs, genealogy databases and reference
books, equipment for library program users, and for branch
enhancements not met due to budgetary constraints-all of which enable
the Collier County libraries to better serve county residents; and,
WHEREAS, the Friends sponsor and contribute toward annual luncheon lectures by
nationally known authors, breakfast lectures by nationally known non-
fiction authors, the Local Author Book Fair, Senior Services Mail-a-
Book needs, volunteer appreciation events and various other library
related needs-all of which broaden the horizons of Collier County’s
citizens, children and families; and,
WHEREAS, the work of the Friends highlights the fact that our libraries are the
cornerstones of the community, providing opportunities for all to engage
in the joy of life-long learning and connect with the thoughts and ideas
of others from ages past to the present; and,
WHEREAS, the Friends’ gift of their time and commitment to the Collier County
libraries provides an example of how volunteerism leads to positive civic
engagement and the betterment of our community.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that October 20 - 26, 2019, be designated as
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY WEEK
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of October 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
__________________________________________
WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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10/22/2019
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.F
Doc ID: 10449
Item Summary: Proclamation designating October 20 - 26, 2019 as Friends of the Library Week
in Collier County. To be accepted by Connie Kindsvater, President, Louise Franck, Vice President, Jon
Zoler, Past President, Trish Benisch, Publicity Chair, and Nick Linn, Emeritus Board Member.
Meeting Date: 10/22/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
10/09/2019 2:11 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Technical Systems Operations – Administrative Services Department
Name: Michael Cox
10/09/2019 2:11 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 10/09/2019 2:22 PM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 10/14/2019 10:44 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/22/2019 9:00 AM
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