Backup Documents 04/14/2026 Item # 4DPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, county government is a complex and multifaceted process that affects the
lives of all residents of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, an increased knowledge of how various aspects of county government work
can enhance an individual's quality of life in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable for all county residents to be knowledgeable of the county's
government and how it works; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County University Extension/4-1-1 Youth Development, the
Collier County Public Schools, and the League of Women Voters of Collier
County have co -sponsored the Know Your County Government Teen
Citizenship program for 43 years;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 12 -18, 2026, be designated as
KNOW YOUR COUNTY GOVERNMENT WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of April 2026.
Bo of County Commissioners
Collier C o '
Dan Kowal, chairman