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Agenda 03/25/2025 Item # 4B (Proclamation designating March 2025 as American Red Cross Month in Collier County)PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, we celebrate American Red Cross month by recognizing the compassionate acts of people in Collier County and by renewing the commitment to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need; and WHEREAS, since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross more than 140 years ago, and 108 years ago when a South Florida chapter was chartered, generation after generation has stepped up to deliver relief and care across our community, bringing out the best of humanity in times of crisis; and WHEREAS, volunteers, advancing the noble mission, who give their time remain unwavering in their commitment to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of today’s emergencies; and WHEREAS, whether it’s delivering shelter, food, and comfort during a disaster; supporting service members, veterans and their families; saving lives with first aid, CPR, AED, and other skills; or delivering international aid and reconnecting loved ones separated by global crisis, volunteers selflessly answer the call to help; and WHEREAS, we applaud the American Red Cross’ mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Our community depends on the American Red Cross, which relies on volunteers and the generosity of the public to perform its mission; NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that March 2025 be designated as AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25TH Day of March 2025. Board of County Commissioners Collier County, Florida Burt L. Saunders, Chairman Page 291 of 5415 Page 292 of 5415 From:Aimee Trochessett To:Aimee Trochessett Subject:Commissioner Sponsor - AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH Date:Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:33:56 AM Attachments:CountyLogo-FullColor_cf20c066-62b8-4dee-9cd8-348c361f90ad.png Facebook_e9eb6669-df41-4336-bb8f-985294ccfce3.png Instagram_a70eea31-eb4d-42bf-a250-9e199e3e671f.png X-Twitter_326538ef-b28c-48e6-92b7-12d7123121e3.png Youtube_28f985e4-58dc-454e-86d0-6fc565e116af.png 311IconforSignature_258fc9be-17bd-4399-9609-d6fdc325a72e.png On March 4, 2025, Dennis Sanders walked into the BCC Offices to complete a Request for Proclamation for AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH to be presented at the March 25, 2025, BCC Meeting. While he was present in the BCC Offices, Commissioner Dan Kowal agreed to sponsor the proclamation. Mr. Sanders had previously emailed proposed language for the proclamation. Aimee Trochessett Administrative Support Specialist II Deputy County Manager Office:239-252-8075 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Suite 303 Naples, FL 34112 Aimee.Trochessett@colliercountyfl.gov Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by telephone or in writing. Page 293 of 5415