Agenda 04/25/2023 Item # 4E (Proclamation- Military Appreciation Month in Collier County)04/25/2023
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, recognizing the United States Armed Forces and supporting the designation of
a National Military Appreciation Month; raising awareness that the freedoms
and security citizens of the United States enjoy today are the result of the
bloodshed and the vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces over the
history of our great nation; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the sacrifices that members of the United States Armed Forces
and the family members that support them make which have preserved the
liberties that enrich this nation, making it unique in the world community; and
WHEREAS, to foster and sustain such a commitment, it is vital for the youth of the
United States to understand that the service provided by members of the
Armed Forces and their families is an honorable legacy that protects the
freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States as well as citizens of many
other nations; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th Congress), as National
Military Appreciation Month, calling on the people of the United States, in a
symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in
May, to honor the current and former members of the Armed Forces, including
those who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important to emphasize to the people of the United States the relevance
of the history and activities of the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the month of May was selected for this display of patriotism because during
this month, we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day,
Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, and Memorial Day;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 2023 be designated as
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
________________________
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.E
Doc ID: 25124
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2023 as Military Appreciation Month in Collier County. To be
accepted by Major Jessica R. Sterns, US Air Force (VFW Post 7721), Lee-Ann Forsythe, US Marine Corps
(American Gold Star Mothers), US Army Officer Candidate Alicia Starova (Collier County Veterans Council),
Tyler King, US Air Force (Parental Alientation Southwest Florida Support Group), and Laura Vieth, US Marine
Corps (AVOW-Coffee with Veterans).
Meeting Date: 04/25/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communications, Government, and Public Affairs
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/12/2023 5:44 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
04/12/2023 5:44 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry Division Review Completed
04/14/2023 11:54 AM
County Manager's Office John Mullins Division Review Completed 04/17/2023 8:28 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/17/2023 2:30 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/25/2023 9:00 AM
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, recognizing the United States Armed Forces and supporting the designation
of a National Military Appreciation Month; raising awareness that the
freedoms and security citizens of the United States enjoy today are the
result of the blood shed and the vigilance given by the United States Armed
Forces over the history of our great nation; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the sacrifices that members of the United States Armed Forces
and the family members that support them make which have preserved the
liberties that enrich this nation, making it unique in the world community; and
WHEREAS, to foster and sustain such a commitment, it is vital for the youth of the
United States to understand that the service provided by members of the
Armed Forces and their families is an honorable legacy that protects the
freedoms enjoyed by citizens of the United States as well as citizens of
many other nations; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed 5. Res. 33 (106t" Congress), as
National Military Appreciation Month, calling on the people of the United
States, in a symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military
Appreciation Month in May, to honor the current and former members of the
Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom and
peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important to emphasize to the people of the United States the relevance
of the history and activities of the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the month of May was selected for this display of patriotism because during
this month, we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day,
Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week and Memorial Day;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 2023 be designated as
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April 2023.
_\� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COL COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN