Backup Documents 01/28/2014 Item # 4C 4 ( j
PROCLAMATION V
WHEREAS, Building Homes for Heroes, a national nonprofit organization founded in 2006, is
strongly committed to supporting the brave men and women who have returned home
from the wars in Iraq or Afghanistan with severe wounds and disabilities; and,
WHEREAS, Building Homes for Heroes has been at the forefront of making a significant
difference in the lives of these wounded men and women by building or modifying
existing homes to meet the needs of these brave individuals who selflessly served our
country; and,
WHEREAS, these mortgage-free homes help remove the financial burden on the families, restore
the individual's freedom and enable the veteran to lead a more productive and
independent civilian life; and,
WHEREAS, in 2013, Building Homes for Heroes celebrated the donation of 25 new homes in ten
states, one of the recipients being Sergeant Brent Hernandez of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, Sgt. Hernandez was severely wounded in Afghanistan 13 days into his deployment
when his aircraft crashed, leaving him with critical internal injuries, a traumatic brain
injury and post-traumatic stress disorder; and,
WHEREAS, during his service, he received the Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal
(twice), National Defense Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Ribbon, Army
Service Ribbon, Army Ranger Tab, Combat Infantry Badge and Army Parachutist
Badge; and,
WHEREAS, Sgt. Hernandez, his wife Katy and their daughters, Makennah and Annastyn, were
presented with the keys to their new home on December 14, 2013 thanks to the
support of Building Homes for Heroes and its local partners, Chase Bank and
Manhattan Construction.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that Building Homes for Heroes, Chase Bank and Manhattan Construction be
recognized for their generous donation and Sgt. Hernandez be honored for his service
to our nation.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of January, 2014.
two °0`0+x, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER UNTY, FL,'IDA
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