Agenda 04/26/2022 Item # 4C (Proclamation - April 24 - 30, 2022 as Sky Awareness Week)04/26/2022
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Sky (including both its meteorological and astronomical
perspectives) surrounds our planet and an appreciation and
understanding of what lies above is important for our individual and
societal well-being; and
WHEREAS, for centuries men and women have marveled at the beauty of the sky
and documented this through paintings and photographs; and
WHEREAS, mariners, farmers, and others in the out-of-doors have used a
knowledge of the sky and its cloud and optical phenomena to enhance
their livelihoods and safety; and
WHEREAS, a knowledge of the sky and cloud formations is an integral part of our
nation's and our local area weather warning program; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has a unique geographical location that allows its
residents and visitors to view incredible skyscapes including, but not
limited to, almost daily warm-season thunderstorms, cooler-season
clouds of all types, rainbows, colorful sunrises, and sunsets, and more;
and
WHEREAS, fostering a knowledge of the sky, including clouds, optical phenomena,
planetary motions, orbiting objects such as the International Space
Station, and the lunar cycle, helps all understand many aspects of
physical and environmental science that may not have been taught
throughout in their schooling, and are relevant to our lives today and
for the future; and
WHEREAS, our sky is the only sky that we have and should be enjoyed, cherished,
and protected, and our local Sky Awareness Week would be celebrated
with National Sky Awareness Week, a celebration that has existed
since the late 1980's;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 24 - 30, 2022, be designated as
SKY AWARENESS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of April 2022.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 21951
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 24 - 30, 2022, as Sky Awareness Week in Collier
County. To be accepted by H. Michael Mogil and Barbara Levine, co-owners of How the Weatherworks.
Meeting Date: 04/26/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/19/2022 9:01 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
04/19/2022 9:01 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry Division Review Completed 04/19/2022 2:15 PM
Agenda Clerk Preview Geoffrey Willig Agenda Clerk Preview Skipped 04/19/2022 3:38 PM
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review Completed 04/19/2022 3:50 PM
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review Completed 04/20/2022 8:36 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/26/2022 9:00 AM
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