Agenda 05/09/2023 Item # 4B (Proclamation - Celebration of Collier County Centennial)4.B
05/09/2023
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on May 8, 1923, the Florida State Legislature portioned Lee County to
create Collier County, Florida's 62"d county; and
WHEREAS, it was the vision of a local businessman, Barron Gift Collier, that
introduced paved roads, electric power, telegraphs, and new businesses
to the area and, with the completion of the Tamiami Trail in 1928,
unlocked the county's potential as a significant agricultural producer,
real estate market, and tourist destination; and
WHEREAS, as businesses and the tourism industry have established in our area and
grown over the last century, they have fueled our economic health and
have helped to provide the county the ability to facilitate programs and
services that reach all communities in our region; and
WHEREAS, Collier County welcomed 1.63 million visitors generating over $2.8 billion
dollars of economic impact for Collier County in 2022, creating economic
prosperity and enhanced quality of life for the residents and guests of
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, jobs created by small and large businesses, both for -profit and non-
profit, positively impact the quality of life for our residents and
visitors; and
WHEREAS, during the celebration of our centennial, it is the pleasure of the Board
of County Commissioners to recognize the accomplishments of our
business community, our hospitality industry, our entrepreneurs, our
minority and women owned businesses, our nonprofits, and our major
employers;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that, as we celebrate our centennial, great appreciation
is conveyed to the business and tourism community of Collier County
whose economic contributions and generous community support make this
a prosperous paradise for all of our residents and guests.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of May 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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4.B
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 25354
Item Summary: Centennial recognition of the Collier County business and tourism community.
Meeting Date: 05/09/2023
Prepared by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
05/01/2023 10:48 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director — County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
05/01/2023 10:48 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Amy Patterson County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Completed 05/03/2023 2:36 PM
05/09/2023 9:00 AM
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