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Backup Documents 03/08/2016 Item # 4B B PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Collier County has held a County Fair since .1976 and it embodies a mix of agriculture, education, food, entertainment and fun; and, WHEREAS, this Year's Collier County Fair runs from March 17`h through March 2761 at the Collier County Fairgrounds; and, WHEREAS, with an annual attendance of over 65,000 people, the Collier County Fair invites everyone to share in the rural lifestyle experiences and community spirit and help support our community and youth of Collier County; and, WHEREAS, the Collier County Fair supports Collier County 4-H youth in exhibiting and showing their large and small animals, home living projects, and other hands-on learning activities; and, WHEREAS, 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential through collaboration with partners and adult mentors in environment in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change; and, WHEREAS, Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four H's in 4-H, and comprise the four values members focus on through fun and engaging programs; and, WHEREAS, 4-H reaches over 6,000 youth annually in local clubs and outreach programs throughout Collier County; and, WHEREAS, 4-H improves the lives of participants by providing them with the opportunity to strengthen personal standards, work effectively in groups, gain confidence and poise, develop leadership ability, acquire practical knowledge and skills, practice and enhance communication skills, explore career opportunities, learn and participate in democracy, serve our community, and appreciate nature. NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that March 17- 27th, 2016 be designated as THE 40TH ANNUAL COLLIER COUNTY FAIR and 4-H SHOW AND AUCTION DAYS DONE AND ORDERED THIS BthDAY OF MARCH, 2016. }� nt'�l BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS �f COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA • 7, ‘` 0 ) DONNA F ALA, CHAIR