Backup Documents 08/27/2024 Item # 4A 4A ? s
PROCLAMATION
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
CO ER COU TY FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN