Backup Documents 02/23/2016 Item # 4A •
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PROCL AMA `TION
WHEREAS, engineers help to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure and
facilities that contribute to the quality of life of all the residents of Collier
County; and,
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of both
substantial growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers
developing innovative, creative, and high-quality solutions to technical
problems; and
WHEREAS engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold paramount
the health,,.safety and we/fare of the public,' and,
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WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year the Florida
Engineering Society and its Ca/usa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining and
growing a dynamic engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and well-
educated future engineering workforce and raising public understanding and
appreciation of engineering contributions to society; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor those
individuals who live and work in Collier County and who practice the
profession of engineering in an honorable, responsible, ethical, and
competent manner; and to recognize and honor those students who have
chosen to be educated to follow a career path in the field of engineering,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, that the week of February 21 through February •
27 2016 be designated as E
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ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd' day of February, 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONN FIALA, CHAIRWOMAN