Backup Documents 12/09/2025 Item # 4A 4A
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, a group of visionary women came together 30 years ago with a shared dream that every
woman and girl could thrive,regardless of the challenges they faced; and
WHEREAS, this collective dream, under the guidance of the Collier Community Foundation, laid the
foundation for the Women's Foundation of Collier County in 1996; and this year marks the
30th Anniversary of the Women's Foundation of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, this milestone event celebrates three decades of impact, honoring the leadership and
philanthropy of women serving women in our community;and
WHEREAS, the Women's Foundation of Collier County has been instrumental in supporting critical
programs, investing millions of dollars into initiatives that create meaningful, lasting
change in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, assistance is being provided to meet the current needs of homeless senior women while
also addressing isolation concerns; and
WHEREAS, young women and girls are being empowered to meet their full potential through
scholarships, mentorships,and career development; and
WHEREAS, the important role women play in Collier County is recognized through its Women of
Initiative awards, which honor local women leaders who are an inspiration to women
seeking to make a difference through philanthropy and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, this year's awards ceremony will bring together more than 800 influential women leaders,
philanthropists, and advocates, and will honor five exceptional women whose lives and
legacies exemplify the Foundation's mission of serving as a catalyst for change in the lives
of women and girls in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, women account for more than 50%of Collier County's population, and women are serving
locally in leadership positions, inspiring the continued work in advancing opportunities for
women and girls of all backgrounds;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that January 23, 2026,be designated to
RECOGNIZE THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF COLLIER
COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2025.
`J• Board of County Commissioners
Col ' r County,Fl "da
i Burt L. Saunders, Chairman