Backup Documents 09/24/2024 Item # 4BPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Honorable William L. Blackwell founded the Collier County
Adult Felony Drug Court in 1999, and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of our Drug Court to save and change the lives
of individuals with severe substance use disorders, through
evidence -based treatment and personal accountability, and
WHEREAS, the achievement of recovery by our clients improves their lives,
improves the lives of their children and families, and improves
the lives of all in our community, and
WHEREAS, over 300 men and women in Collier County are alumni of this
program, living productive lives, raising families, working and even
owning businesses in Collier County, and
WHEREAS, Collier County wishes to congratulate its Drug Court on 25 years
of treatment, accountability, and recovery, and
WHEREAS, all members of the community are encouraged to support the
positive efforts of Drug Court and its clients whenever possible;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that the Board offers its sincere
congratulations to the team, clients, alumni, and community
partners of the Collier County Adult Felony Drug Court on the
milestone of 25 years in service, and offers its support for the
next 25 years, and beyond;
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of September 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
CHRIS HALL, CHAIRMAN