Backup Documents 01/27/2015 Item # 4E 4E
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners created the freedom Memorial
project in 2004 asking the community to donate funds to build a memorial
recognizing the freedoms provided by the sacrifice of others; and
WHEREAS, the freedom Memorial provides recognition for men and women who died on
September 11, 2001 and the heroic efforts of the men and women serving in the
U.S. Military protecting our freedom; and
WHEREAS, the Freedom Memorial is partially completed and is located at the Fred W. Coyle
Freedom Park on Go/den sate Parkway; and
WHEREAS, the campaign for the Freedom Memorial still needs $1.2 million to complete
construction; and
WHEREAS, financial support for the Freedom Memorial has slowed, and efforts are being
made to rejuvenate community interest in this important project; and
WHEREAS, every dollar donated goes towards completing the construction of the Freedom
Memorial and community members, residents and visitors are invited to donate
directly to the fund to renew community support in the project; and
WHEREAS, the public may also purchase inscribed bricks to have placed in the memory of a
loved one which will also provide project financial support; and,
WHEREAS, The freedom Memorial Foundation of Naples will host a fundraising dinner party
on February 20, 2015 to rejuvenate cash f/ow into the project and community
interest, and the public is invited to attend the fundraiser by purchasing a $250
or $500 entry ticket.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that February 20,2015 be designated as
FREEDOM MEMORIAL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of January
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