Agenda 11/10/2020 Item #16H 4 (Proclamation - National Native American Heritage Month in Collier County)16.H.4
11 / 10/2020
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the history and culture of our great nation have been
significantly influenced by American Indians and indigenous
peoples; and
WHEREAS, the history and culture of Collier County, which was once densely
populated by the ancient tribes of Florida, has a rich Native
American past that has been honored and preserved by the
Collier County museums; and
WHEREAS, the contributions of American Indians have enhanced the
freedom, prosperity, and greatness of America today, and
WHEREAS, their customs and traditions are respected and celebrated as
part of a rich legacy throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Native American Awareness Week began in 1976 and recognition
was expanded by Congress and approved by President George
Bush in August 1990, designating the month of November as
National American Indian Heritage Month; and
WHEREAS, in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, community
celebrations as well as numerous cultural, artistic, educational,
and historical activities have been planned;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that November be designated as
NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of November 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BURT L. SAUNDERS, CHAIRMAN
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16.H.4
11/10/2020
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.4
Doc ID: 14076
Item Summary: Proclamation designating November 2020, as National Native American
Heritage Month in Collier County. The proclamation will be mailed to Mariann Billie, 30290 Josie Billie
Hwy. #639, Clewiston, Florida 33440.
Meeting Date: 11/10/2020
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
10/30/2020 10:30 AM
Submitted by:
Title: — Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
10/30/2020 10:30 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending
Completed 11/01/2020 7:25 AM
Completed 11/03/2020 1:27 PM
11/10/2020 9:00 AM
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