Backup Documents 04/12/2022 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Collier County and its residents have lost a beloved, devoted member of our
community with the passing of Pastor Lonnie Mills; and
WHEREAS, Lonnie Mills diligently, reverently, and comprehensively served the
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Collier County for nearly a decade,
providing leadership, caring comfort, and love to his congregation and his
community; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Mills faithfully served as Chaplain of the Naples Police Department
for many years and brought wisdom and comfort to the community during
events such as the Collier County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement
Memorial Service honoring local fallen officers; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Mills was appreciated and admired for serving individuals in all
seasons of life including his dedication as an Advisor for Youth in jail; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Mills wholly supported the Collier County NAACP and served on the
NAACP Spiritual Aims Committee while building and supporting important
relationships in our community; and
WHEREAS, although faced with multiple health challenges last year, Pastor Mills never
retired from his profession or his calling to help others. He continued
working and serving with diligence and kindness to achieve his goals; and
WHEREAS, along with his family and his church, we mourn his passing and offer our
deepest condolences;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that we remember and honor Pastor Lonnie Mills for the
contributions he made throughout his lifetime to his family, church, and
community. He served selflessly and had an impact for good. We recognize
and celebrate the loving, lasting difference he made in many lives.
DONE AND ORDERED this 12th Day of April 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER CO TY, FLO IDA
WIL M L. MCDANIE , ., CHAIR AN