Backup Documents 12/12/2023 Item # 4C 4c
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, twenty years ago in 2003, the first Distinguished Public Service Awards Ceremony
was held in Naples, Florida, by the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce marking
the beginning of recognizing and honoring public service professionals; and
WHEREAS, the Distinguished Public Service Awards Program was made stronger by partnering
with the Collier County 100 Club and their commitment to help first responders and
their families; and
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2023, the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce, Collier County 100
Club, and the community came together to honor the recipients of the 2023
Distinguished Public Service Awards; and
WHEREAS, the Law Enforcement recipients are: Deputy Ethin Emilius (CCSO), Deputy Joseph
LaFlower (CCSO), Sergeant Michael Sweely (CCSO), and Corporal Timothy White
(CCSO); and
WHEREAS, the Fire recipients are: Captain/Paramedic Scott Palmateer, Captain/EMT Shannon
Rhodes, Engineer/Paramedic Dustin Gourley, Firefighter/EMT Gage McKinney, and
Firefighter/EMT Jessica Yoo; and
WHEREAS, the EMS recipient is: EMT Justin Hayes; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Southwest Florida appreciate the extraordinary efforts and selfless
acts carried out by the award recipients and all first responders who contribute to
the well-being of Collier County;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, on the 20t`' anniversary of the Distinguished Public Service Awards that
November be designated as
DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE AWARDS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12T" Day of December 2023.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
RICK LOCA , CHAIRMAN