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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, all men, women, and children residing in the United States of
America, both U.S. and foreign born, have the right to
individual freedom; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which
individuals experience forced labor, including but not limited
to sexual exploitation by traffickers; and
WHEREAS, second only to the illegal drug trade, human trafficking is
among the most lucrative crimes worldwide, and Florida has
been documented as one of the largest hubs for U.S. human
trafficking; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed a resolution declaring that
January be recognized as the national month of human
trafficking prevention;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that January 2024 be designated
as
HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th DAY OF JANUARY 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN