Agenda 06/28/2016 Item #4C 6/28/2016 4.C.
^. PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on behalf of the residents of Collier County, the Board of Collier County
Commissioners would like to recognize Mackensie Alexander for his athletic prowess,
dedication to his family and service to our community; and,
WHEREAS, in 1980, Mackensie's parents, Tean and Marie Alexandre, left Haiti for a better
life, moving to Immokalee and picking oranges and tomatoes in the fields while
earning an average of$50 a day; and,
WHEREAS, at age 10, Mackensie and his twin brother, Mackenro, joined them in the fields;
and,
WHEREAS, Mackensie knew that hard work would be his way out of the fields. He began
working hard on the football field; standing out on the Immokalee High School
football field as a defensive back, becoming one of the nation's top recruits
following his performance at the U.S. Army National Combine in January 2012; and,
WHEREAS, Mackensie chose to attend Clemson University in South Carolina, where his speed
and talent and work ethic went noticed by his coaches, fellow players and
opponents; and,
WHEREAS, in his last 23 games at Clemson, he did not allow a single touchdown; and,
WHEREAS, his desire to help his family led him to declare for the NFL draft early, saying he
was "fighting for them, too"; and,
WHEREAS, Mackensie's hard work paid off and he was chosen as the 5e pick in the NFL draft
and will play this fall as a member of the Minnesota Vikings; and,
WHEREAS, Mackensie enjoys giving back to his community and recently, along with Adidas,
donated$10,000 worth of athletic equipment to the Boys dr Girls Club of Collier
County; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Collier County Commissioners would like to officially recognize
Mackensie for his dedication to his family, football and the community.
NOW THEREFORE, it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that Tuesday, June 28, 2016, be designated as
MACKENSIE ALEXANDER DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 28th Day of June 2016.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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6/28/2016 4.C.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.C.
Item Summary: Proclamation declaring Tuesday,June 28, 2016, as Mackensie Alexander
Day in Collier County, in recognition of his dedication to his family, football and the community.
To be accepted by Mackensie Alexander. Mackensie will also be presented with the "Against All
Odds" award.
Meeting Date: 6/28/2016
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager,County Managers Office
6/22/2016 1:50:19 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
6/22/2016 1:50:20 PM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager,County Managers Office
Date: 6/22/2016 3:59:50 PM
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