Backup Documents 07/11/2023 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION 4A
WHEREAS, the United States House of Representatives has designated July as Parks
and Recreation Month; parks and recreation programs are an integral part
of communities throughout this country, including Collier County; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs play a vital role in establishing and
maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of
all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being
of a community and region; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs promote and foster healthy, active
communities, aiding in the prevention of chronic disease, providing
therapeutic recreation services for individuals with physical or mental
disabilities, and improving the mental and emotional health of all citizens;
and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs generate economic prosperity through
increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased
tourism, attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS, parks and natural recreation areas contribute to water quality
improvement, groundwater protection, flood prevention, improve air
quality, establish vegetative buffers for development, and preserve
wildlife habitats; and
WHEREAS, parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our
community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with
nature and recreate outdoors;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that July 2023 be designated as
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of July 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
�„,_�` RICK LOCASTRO, CHAIRMAN