Agenda 10/28/2025 Item # 4A (National Injury Prevention day)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability to individuals in the United States,
ages 1 to 44. Injury is defined as physical harm, damage, disability, or death to an
individual. Whether intentional or unintentional, Southwest Florida is committed to
reducing these injuries through outreach, education, and awareness to prevent serious
harm. Thus far in 2025, Collier County has reported 3,934 injuries, including minor to
severe injuries and fatalities; and
WHEREAS, Lee Health operates the only Level II trauma center between Sarasota and Miami, which is
crucial for handling traumatic injuries in the region and beyond. Lee Health Trauma
Services and Collier County work to establish a safe and injury-free environment, as
traumatic injuries have recently contributed to an increase in hospital visits in 2025; and
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to creating a safe environment by contributing to the well-
being of its residents through participation in National Injury Prevention Day. In this effort,
Lee Health is asking government buildings, local businesses, communities, and
thoroughfares to shine a green light to raise awareness for injury prevention; and
WHEREAS, Hospitals, state agencies, and community organizations are vested in the role of reducing
injuries and deaths by promoting safe practices and empowering communities to take
action to create safe environments; and
WHEREAS, National Injury Prevention Day raises awareness to promote efforts to prevent injuries
among all age groups. Lee Health Trauma Services and Golisano Children’s Hospital, in
collaboration with law enforcement agencies, local fire departments, emergency medical
services, and numerous other area agencies and businesses throughout the five surrounding
counties of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades work together to protect and
prevent injuries to all of Collier County’s residents and visitors;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, designates November 18, 2025, as
NATIONAL INJURY PREVENTION DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of October 2025.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Burt L. Saunders, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@colliercountyfl.gov along with a draft of the
proclamation (Insert language on the Draft Proclamation From linked on the same webpage as this Request
Form). Forms must be submitted a minimum of 13 days prior to the requested meeting date.
Please note: A Commissioner sponsor is required!
COMMISSIONER(S) AGREEING TO SPONSOR: ___Bill McDaniel_____________________________________
Once the Board agenda is approved by the Chair, staff will contact you to confirm receipt and presentation at an
upcoming Board of County Commissioners meeting. If you have any questions, please email
Proclamations@colliercountyfl.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: Katie Larsen
ADDRESS: 9800 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite 405, Fort Myers, Fl 33908
PHONE: (239)776-6060
EMAIL: katie.larsen@leehealth.org
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: October 28,2025
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: National Injury Prevention Day
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFIC CALENDAR DATE? November 18th _
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUS YEARS? Yes
NAME OF THE LEAD RECIPIENT AND TITLE (IF APPLICABLE) WHO WILL BE PRESENT AND INTRODUCED AT THE
MEETING TO ACCEPT THE PROCLAMATION: (Other attendees may also participate in the receipt of the
Proclamation but will be announced by the County Manager as “distinguished guests.” Commissioners may opt to
identify others, by name, in any comments they make during or after the presentation of the Proclamation.)
LEAD RECIPIENT NAME: __Tracey Thornton, Trauma Injury Prevention Educator __________________
Note: A photograph will be taken with the County Commissioners at the meeting when the proclamation is
presented. Other persons present with the recipients may also come forward at the time of the photograph.
Would you like a copy of this photograph sent (circle one): Via email / Via U.S. Mail
Per your delivery selection, please provide a name and email address or physical mailing address if different than
already provided on the form above:
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Hi Aimee,
Good to go😊 Commissioner McDaniel approves of this proclamation
Good Afternoon Commissioner McDaniel,
Thank you so much for sponsoring this year’s National Injury Prevention Day Proclamation
for the October 28th meeting! National Injury Prevention Day raises awareness to promote
efforts to prevent injuries among all age groups. Lee Health Trauma Services and Golisano
Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, local fire
departments, emergency medical services, and numerous other area agencies and
businesses throughout the five surrounding counties of Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry,
and Glades Counties, work together to protect and prevent injuries to all of Collier
County’s residents and visitors. I have attached the draft language for your review as well
as the proclamation request form. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Thank you,
Katie
Katie Larsen, Program Manager
Government Relations
Office: 239-343-6118
Cell: 239-776-6060
Email: Katie.Larsen@leehealth.org
9800 S. HealthPark Drive, Suite 405
Fort Myers, Florida 33908
www.LeeHealth.org
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