Backup Documents 02/09/2021 Item #16H2 1 6 H 2
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, engineers help to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure and
facilities that contribute to the quality of life of all residents of Collier
County; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of
substantial growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers
developing innovative, creative, and high-quality solutions to technical
problems; and
WHEREAS, engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold
paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida
Engineering Society and its Calusa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining
and growing a dynamic engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and
well-educated future engineering workforce and raising public
understanding and appreciation of engineering contributions to society;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor those
individuals who live and work in Collier County and who practice the
profession of engineering in an honorable, responsible, ethical, and
competent manner; and to recognize and honor those students who have
chosen to be educated to follow a career path in the field of engineering;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that February 21 - 27, 2021 be designated as
ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of February 2021.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PENNY TAY OR, C IRMAN