Backup Documents 04/25/2023 Item # 4B 4B
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, there are thousands of Pet Partners therapy animal teams serving
in communities across the United States; and
WHEREAS, Pet Partners has designated April 30th as National Therapy Animal
Day; and
WHEREAS, Pet Partners therapy animal teams in Collier County, Florida, play
an essential role in improving human health and well-being
throughout the human/animal bond; and
WHEREAS, Pet Partners therapy animal teams make millions of visits per year
in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools and hospice;
and
WHEREAS, Pet Partners therapy animal teams interact with a variety of people
in our community, including veterans, seniors, patients, students
facing literacy challenges, and those approaching end-of-life; and
WHEREAS, these exceptional therapy animals who partner with their human
companions bring comfort and healing to those in need;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that April 30th, 2023, be designated as
NATIONAL THERAPY ANIMAL DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of April 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOC 0, CHAIRMAN
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