Agenda 04/23/2024 Item # 4B (Proclamation - National Military Appreciation Month)04/23/2024
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, recognizing the United States Armed Forces and supporting the designation of a
National Military Appreciation Month, raising awareness of the freedom and
security that citizens enjoy today are direct results of the bloodshed and
continued vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces over the history of
our great nation, state, and county; and
WHEREAS, Collier County seeks to be known as the Friendliest County towards Veterans,
therefore, we invite our community to remember the sacrifices of the United
States Armed Forces who have preserved the liberties that have enriched this
nation making it unique in the world community and to remember their family
members who supported their endeavors; and
WHEREAS, to foster and sustain such a commitment is vital for the youth of Collier County
to understand that the service provided by members of the Armed Forces and
their families is an honorable legacy that protects the freedoms enjoyed by
citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th Congress), as National
Military Appreciation Month, calling on the people of the United States, in a
symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in May,
to honor the current and former members of the Armed Forces, including those
who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important to emphasize to the people of Collier County the relevance of the
history and activities of the Armed Forces for this display of patriotism during
May, as we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty
Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy
Day, Army Day, and Flag Day;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 2024 be designated as
NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of April 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_____________________
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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04/23/2024
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 28469
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2024 as National Military Appreciation Month. To be accepted
by Lois A. Bolin and Betty Bailey.
Meeting Date: 04/23/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – County Manager's Office
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/09/2024 10:58 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Management Analyst II – County Manager's Office
Name: Geoffrey Willig
04/09/2024 10:58 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Policy & Proclamation Review Completed 04/11/2024 1:58 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/17/2024 10:13 AM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 04/23/2024 9:00 AM
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