Agenda 08/27/2024 Item # 4A (Proclamation congratulating Kathleen Passidomo on her impactful tenure as President of the Florida Senate)08/27/2024
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, in recognition of Collier County resident Kathleen Passidomo’s tenure as Florida
Senate President, this honorable body would like to recognize her
accomplishments and thank her for championing issues important to all Florida
residents. She has led with integrity, respect, compassion, resilience, and
strength; and
WHEREAS, Governor Ron DeSantis, through the recommendation of the Florida Commission
on the Status of Women, selected Senate President Kathleen Passidomo to be
honored in the 2022 Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. This honor is bestowed
upon women whose lives and efforts are dedicated to making significant
contributions to the improvement of life for women and all Florida citizens; and
WHEREAS, as the third woman in state history to lead the Florida Senate as President,
she championed what she has called the pinnacle of her legislative career: the
“Live Local,” “Live Healthy,” and “Learn Local” legislative packages; and
WHEREAS, through her tireless, tenacious, and compassionate leadership, the issues of
affordable housing, healthcare, and education have been overhauled to improve
the quality of life for all Floridians; and
WHEREAS, during the 2024 legislative session alone, she secured more than $85 million in
state funding for various life safety, environmental, educational, cultural, and
community service initiatives in Collier County, including $10 million for the
Collier County State Veterans’ Nursing Home;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, wishes to
congratulate Senate President Kathleen Passidomo on her impactful tenure as
Senate President and her induction to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame, and
express gratitude for championing the “Live Local,” “Live Healthy,” and “Learn
Local” legislation to improve the quality of life for all Florida residents.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of August 2024
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
_______________________________
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Doc ID: 28465
Item Summary: *** This item to be heard at 9:15 AM. *** Proclamation congratulating Kathleen Passidomo on
her impactful tenure as President of the Florida Senate.
Meeting Date: 08/27/2024
Prepared by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
04/02/2024 11:40 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
04/02/2024 11:40 AM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig Policy & Proclamation Review Completed 08/12/2024 2:38 PM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 08/12/2024 2:38 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 08/27/2024 9:00 AM
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