Backup Documents 06/27/2023 Item # 4C 4C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on May 8, 2023, Collier County celebrated the 100th 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. Starter, 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.
(c))\\ 411 a///fi BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
'� COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN