Agenda 06/27/2023 Item # 4C (Proclamation - Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller's Office )4.0
06/27/2023
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2023, Collier County celebrated the 100t" anniversary of its creation
based upon the signing of Senate Bill 149, Chapter 9362 by Governor Hardee,
making Collier County the 62nd County in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1923, the first county officials were appointed by Governor Hardee as
follows: Board of County Commissioners - George W. Storter, Chairman, Jack T.
Taylor, W. D. Collier, J. M. Barfield, and Adolphus Carson; Clerk of the Circuit
Court, W. B. Lanier; County Judge, Frank B. Hunter, Jr., and Tax Assessor, D.
W. McLeod; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 1923, the first Board of County Commissioners meeting was held,
making this the day that Collier County became a fully functioning county; and
WHEREAS, on November 29, 1923, the first term of the Circuit Court convened with the
Honorable George W. Whitehurst, Circuit Judge presiding; and
WHEREAS, this year -long Centennial Celebration is being celebrated to provide our citizens
and visitors an opportunity to reflect on the history and accomplishments of the
Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court has made great strides to meet the
demands of this diverse and growing community; and
WHEREAS, our Clerk of the Circuit Court's achievements are a reflection of the diligence and
resourcefulness of our employees and great public support; and
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2023, the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
Office will host a reception in the Courthouse Annex Atrium for the citizens and
visitors to view a display summarizing the Clerk's first 100 years;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office
be recognized for its place as an instrumental part of the history of Collier County
during this Centennial Year Celebration.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of June 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN
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06/27/2023
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.0
Doc ID: 25858
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller Office
for its place as an instrumental part of the history of Collier County during this Centennial Year Celebration. To be
accepted by Crystal Kinzel, Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller.
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Prepared by:
Title: — County Manager's Office
Name: Joy Hancock
06/15/2023 3:22 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II — County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
06/15/2023 3:22 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communications, Government, and Public Affairs Deborah Curry
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending
Additional Reviewer Completed
06/15/2023 4:10 PM
Completed 06/15/2023 5:02 PM
06/27/2023 9:00 AM
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