Backup Documents 07/14/2020 Item #16H 1PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. Constitution empowers Congress to carry out the census by
conducting a complete count of every person living in the United States
of Americo; and
WHEREAS, the census helps determine the number of seats each state receives in
the U.S. House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, responding to the Census helps to guide planning for the future of our
communities. The 2020 Census will help form decisions on how billions
of dollars are allocated annually for public services including roads,
schools, hospitals, fire and emergency services and hundreds of other
programs; and
WHEREAS, the Complete Count Committee of Collier County sponsors various
community activities and events to encourage all to participate in this
initiative; and
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the people of Collier County began the
process to do their part for n Collier County Complete Count;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April be designated as:
2020 CENSUS PARTNERSHIP PLAN MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of July, 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN