Agenda 01/13/2026 Item # 4B (Proclamation - Designating January 16, 2026, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast Day)PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Trinity Life Foundation, Incorporated – Naples, Florida, is a 501(3) charitable
organization, was founded on the principle of making a difference for at-risk youth in
Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Life Foundation acts as a provider between the Juvenile Justice System and local
agencies who provide support systems for at-risk children in our community; and
WHEREAS, Collier County honors Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the established national
holiday in his recognition on the third Monday of January to commemorate the life and
achievement of the influential American civil rights leader; and
WHEREAS, Trinity Life Foundation established the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast
in 2020, the first recognized event of such in Collier County, in further celebration of the
works of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; and
WHEREAS, The seventh annual celebration, January 16, 2026, themed, “The time is always right to do
the right thing,” commemorates the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Breakfast as a
premier annual event. The proceeds of which will go towards supporting the mission of
Trinity Life Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Collier County wishes to congratulate Trinity Life Foundation on its seventh year of
recognizing the efforts and advancements of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, designates January 16, 2026, as
REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PRAYER BREAKFAST DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13th Day of January 2026.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier County, Florida
Dan Kowal, Chairman
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COLLIER COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR PROCLAMATION
Please complete the form below and email to Proclamations@collier.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: Burt Saunders
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@collier.gov or by calling (239) 252-8075.
NAME: Ronda Burns
ADDRESS:
PHONE: 239-351-6904
EMAIL: ginasinkwell58@gmail.com
DATE OF THE COMMISSION MEETING BEING REQUESTED FOR PRESENTATION: January 13, 2026
TOPIC/REASON FOR THE PROCLAMATION REQUEST: Memorialize Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a breakfast
to bring attention to at-risk children in Collier County
DOES THIS PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZE A SPECIFIC CALENDAR DATE? _
HAS THE PROCLAMATION BEEN PRESENTED BY THE BOARD IN PREVIOUSYEARS? 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.)
RECIPIENT NAMES: Bishop Ric L. Neal, Wynn Watkins, and Rev. Irvin Stallworth
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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DATE FORM RECEIVED: RECEIVED BY:
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REVISED 10/2025
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Aimee,
Commissioner Saunders will sponsor this proclamation.
Sue
From: Rhonda Burns <ginasinkwell58@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 4:12 AM
To: Aimee Trochessett <Aimee.Trochessett@collier.gov>; Burt Saunders
<Burt.Saunders@collier.gov>
Cc: Tamika Peters, MSM <tamika@growyournon-profit.com>; wynfred watkins
<wynnwatkins@hotmail.com>
Subject: Collier County TLF Proclamation 2025
Good morning, Commissioner Saunders
How are you? I am requesting your sponsorship of the attached proclamation for Trinity
life foundation seventh annual river Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prayer breakfast.
Would you be so kind to do this for this word they organization who is committed to
teaching young people how to avoid the juvenile justice .
Thank you for your consideration
Rhonda Burns
Ambassador, Trinity life foundation
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prayer committee
239–3 51–6904
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