Backup Documents 11/08/2022 Item # 4F f
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Kathleen Passidomo has lived and worked in Collier County for nearly 45
years, successfully practicing real estate and business law and serving as
President of both the Collier County Bar Association and the Collier County
Women's Bar Association; and
WHEREAS, during her illustrious professional career and diligent public service,
Kathleen Passidomo has received over 20 awards and honors from a myriad
of professional, civic, and humanitarian organizations, served as a member
or leader of over 65 professional and community boards, foundations, and
commissions, and has used her legal practice to assist nearly 100 civic,
charitable, and business organizations with their corporate documents and
governance structure; and
WHEREAS, having served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 through
2016, Kathleen Passidomo was then elected to the Florida Senate in 2016.
During her tenure in the Senate, she has served as Majority Leader during
the 2018-2020 term and as Rules Chair for the 2020-2022 term; and
WHEREAS, in October 2021, State Senator Kathleen Passidomo was unanimously
selected by her peers as President-Designate for the 2022-2024
Legislative Term, set to become only the third woman to lead the Florida
Senate in state history; and
WHEREAS, on November 22nd, Kathleen Passidomo will be sworn in as the 90th
President of the Florida Senate, making her one of the most powerful
elected officials in the state;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, wishes
to congratulate Senator Kathleen Passidomo on her many professional
achievements, expresses gratitude for her selfless service to the
residents of Collier County and the State of Florida, and proudly
proclaims November 22, 2022, as
SENATE PRESIDENT PASSIDOMO DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of November 2022.
BOARD OF CO NTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER C , FL DA
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WI AM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHA3 MAN