Backup Documents 03/10/2026 Item # 4APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the people of Collier County treasure their wildlife and take pleasure in the
natural heritage handed down to them by generations past; and
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is the Official State Animal of the Great State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, the Florida State Legislature has established the third Saturday in March as
"Save the Florida Panther Day"s and
WHEREAS, because Collier County is the stronghold for the long-term survival of the
Florida panther, the Natural Resource managers, non-profit groups, citizens,
and businesses in the County want to gather to celebrate this species for the
South Florida Ecosystem; and
WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting for all Floridians to pause and reflect on the plight of
the Florida panther and the task of preserving the majestic Florida panther
from the threat of extinction; and
WHEREAS, we encourage each citizen to join in the celebration of the Florida Panther;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that March 21, 2026, be designated as
SAVE THE FLORIDA PANTHER DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS loth Day of March 2026.
Board of County Commissioners
Collier -County, Florida
Dan Kowal, Chairman