Backup Documents 07/08/2014 Item # 4C 4C
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, On August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received word of the ending of
World War II; and
WHEREAS, On that day, people in Collier County, Florida and around the world greeted the news
of the Allies'noble victory with, humility and spiritual reflection as we welcomed home
our own; and
WHEREAS, the County of Collier, its citizens and local businesses understand the meaning of this
historic day that signaled preservation of American's freedom and today's need to
connect the latest generation to the greatest generation to pass along the stories of
valor and sacrifice; and
WHEREAS, Collier County has a strong interest in promoting awareness of the Spirit of 45
Congressional Concurrent Resolution of the 111h US Congress of August 2010 and the
Florida Legislature of August 2013; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County will work diligently with its residents and businesses to promote Collier
County and Florida's understanding of the debt we owe to this WWII greatest
generation, whose 2015 Spirit of 45 representatives are Victor Bucket, US Navy
Veteran and USS Indianapolis survivor and Harold 'Pappy' Wagner, US Marine Veteran
and participant at Iwo Jima.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that August 9th be designated as
VICTOR BUCKET AND PAPPY WAGNER DAY
In tribute to the Pacific Theater; all citizens in Collier County, Florida
are invited to join in the effort to keep the Spirit of 45 Alive
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of July 2014
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIE COUN FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN