Backup Documents 09/10/2024 Item # 4APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS drowning is a leading cause of preventable death among children in
the U.S., and Florida leads the nation in child drownings, and
WHEREAS water safety remains a paramount concern for communities,
governmental bodies, educational institutions, and families across
Florida irrespective of their educational, racial, or socio-economic
backgrounds, and
WHEREAS learning to swim and teaching children and adults how to recognize
and respond to aquatic emergencies can save lives and prevent
tragedies in Collier County's diverse water environments, and
WHEREAS proactive measures such as CPR training, safe boating practices, and
swift emergency response protocols further enhance the safety and
preparedness of individuals enjoying aquatic activities, and
WHEREAS the YMCA of Collier County has been committed to promoting water
safety through educational programs and initiatives for over fifty
years, and
WHEREAS the YMCA of Collier County collaborates with local communities to
provide affordable and accessible swim lessons, promoting inclusivity
and equity in water safety education,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that September 13, 2024, be designated as
YMCA SAFETY AROUND WATER DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS lOt" Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, payroll professionals ensure the timely and accurate calculation of payroll for
employees and elected officials for the Board of County Commissioners, the
Clerk of Courts, and the Supervisor of Elections; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of Courts' payroll staff, in coordination with county staff,
processed 60,328 payroll checks and direct deposits in 2023, submitted
2,719 W-2s for calendar year 2023, and processed and filed all required
quarterly taxes and Florida Retirement Services monthly submittals by the
required due dates; and
WHEREAS, payroll professionals in Collier County play a key role in maintaining the
economic health of Collier County, carrying out such diverse tasks as paying
into the unemployment into system, providing information for child
support enforcement, and carrying out tax withholding, reporting and
depositing; and
WHEREAS, the American Payroll Association and its more than 20,000 members have
launched a nationwide public awareness campaign that pays tribute to the
nearly 150 million people who work in the United States and the payroll
professionals who support the American system by paying wages, reporting
worker earnings, and withholding federal employment taxes; and
WHEREAS, payday is everyone's favorite day;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 2024 be designated as
PAYROLL AWARENESS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, 44 million people in the United States are considered food insecure, or lacking
consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, food insecurity can affect people from all walks of life, with mons of Americans
being just one job loss, missed paycheck, or medical emergency away from hunger,
and
WHEREAS, limited access to healthy and nutritious food can have a longstanding effect on
individuals, especially children, such as negatively impacting health, development, and
well-being, leading to increased medical issues, poor academic performance, and
delayed developmental milestones, and
WHEREAS, Hunger Action Month, which is observed each September, seeks to raise awareness
about hunger in America and inspire action by calling on individuals to do their part to
end hunger in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Harry Chapin Food Bank is the largest hunger -relief organization and only Feeding
America partner in Southwest Florida, serving Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Glades, and
Hendry counties, and is steadfastly committed to ending hunger in Southwest Florida,
and
WHEREAS, Harry Chapin Food Bank serves approximately 250,000 children, families, and seniors
a month in need through a variety of innovative programs and partnerships aimed at
ensuring everyone has reliable access to healthy and nutritious food, and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the food bank distributed nearly 12 million pounds of food throughout Collier
County; and
WHEREAS, more than 44,000 Collier County residents lack consistent access to healthy and
nutritious food, including more than 10,000 children, and
WHEREAS, in 2023, nearly 16% of children in Collier County struggled with hunger. Additionally,
approximately 65% of children in Collier County qualify for free or reduced meals;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that September 2024 be designated as
HUNGER ACTION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, over 27 percent of Florida residents are 65 years of age or older, and falls
are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among Florida's senior
population, resulting in significant physical, personal, social, and economic
burdens; and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that annually there are more than 1500000 hospital -treated
injuries from falls among Floridians 65 and older, with medical charges
exceeding $2 billion, falls account for more than 75 percent of all fractures
treated in emergency departments; and
WHEREAS, injuries from falls are a preventable community health problem; falling and the
fear of falling can lead to depression, loss of mobility, and loss of functional
independence; and
WHEREAS, falls prevention education is a critical first step to incrensing public awareness
regarding elder falls prevention and home safety; and
WHEREAS, cost-effective home modification and community strategies are available to
improve safety and lessen the likelihood of falls and the debilitating injuries
that can result; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs/Communities for n Lifetime, the
Florida Department of Health/Office of Injury Prevention, Florida Statewide
Falls Prevention Coalition, and state area agencies on aging, and the Lee
County Trauma Services District comprised of Charlotte, Collier, Hendry,
Glades, and Lee Counties are working to increase awareness of this issue and
encourage Florida residents to take steps to protect those who are at risk of
falling,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 22, 20241 be designated as
FALLS PREVENTION AWARENESS DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS lOt" Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, payroll professionals ensure the timely and accurate calculation of payroll for
employees and elected officials for the Board of County Commissioners, the
Clerk of Courts, and the Supervisor of Elections; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of Courts' payroll staff, in coordination with county staff,
processed 60,328 payroll checks and direct deposits in 2023, submitted
2,719 W-2s for calendar year 2023, and processed and filed all required
quarterly taxes and Florida Retirement Services monthly submittals by the
required due dates; and
WHEREAS, payroll professionals in Collier County play a key role in maintaining the
economic health of Collier County, carrying out such diverse tasks as paying
into the unemployment into system, providing information for child
support enforcement, and carrying out tax withholding, reporting and
depositing; and
WHEREAS, the American Payroll Association and its more than 20,000 members have
launched a nationwide public awareness campaign that pays tribute to the
nearly 150 million people who work in the United States and the payroll
professionals who support the American system by paying wages, reporting
worker earnings, and withholding federal employment taxes; and
WHEREAS, payday is everyone's favorite day;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 2024 be designated as
PAYROLL AWARENESS MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN