Backup Documents 04/26/2022 Item # 4H 4H
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization
founded in 2012 in Collier County, that promotes independence for combat
wounded veterans and children with life-changing disabilities through
partnerships with skilled assistance dogs; and
WHEREAS, Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs gives back to the residents of Collier
County that support their mission and makes their work possible through
various therapy and ambassador dog programs; and
WHEREAS, Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs Children's Literacy and Education PAWS
Project brings specially trained therapy dog teams into the community to
promote literacy skills and provide character and citizenship education
programs targeting children ages 4-12 who are in educationally
disadvantaged situations, faced with low self-esteem, lack of confidence,
and underdeveloped social interaction skills; and
WHEREAS, Golden PAWS Assistance Crisis Team participates in therapy sessions for
adults and children in crisis at designated venues within Collier County and
also responds to crisis situations where the innocent become victims of
tragic events; and
WHEREAS, Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs canine-assisted therapy and ambassador
dog teams play an essential role in improving human health and well-being
in partnership with other organizations throughout Collier County;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs organization is
recognized for the meaningful services they provide in Collier County,
that we encourage our citizens to celebrate therapy animals and their
human handlers, and that April 30, 2022, be designated as
NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26TH Day of April 2022.
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WILLIL L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN