Backup Documents 01/14/2025 Item # 4CPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, all men, women, and children residing in the United States of America, both U.S. and
foreign born, have the right to individual freedom; and
WHEREAS, human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery in which individuals experience forced
labor, including but not limited to sexual exploitation by traffickers; and
WHEREAS, second only to the illegal drug trade, human trafficking is among the most lucrative crimes
worldwide, and Florida has been documented as one of the largest hubs for U.S. human
trafficking; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress passed a resolution declaring that January be recognized as the
national month of human trafficking prevention;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that January 2025 be designated as
HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of January 2025.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
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Burt L. Saunders, Chairman