Backup Documents 02/13/2024 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, engineers help to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure
and facilities that contribute to the quality of life for the residents
of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of
substantial growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers
developing innovative, creative, and high-quality solutions to technical
problems; and
WHEREAS, in the practice of their profession, engineers hold paramount the
safety, health, and welfare of the public; and
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida
Engineering Society and its Calusa Chapter are dedicated to
sustaining and growing a dynamic engineering profession by ensuring
a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce and raising
public understanding and appreciation of engineering contributions to
society; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor
those individuals who live and work in Collier County and who practice
the profession of engineering in an honorable, responsible, ethical,
and competent manner; and to recognize and honor those students
who have chosen to be educated to follow a career path in the field
of engineering; `
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that the week of February 18 - 24, 2024,
be designated as
ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of February 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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COLLIER COU TY, FLORIDA
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN