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Agenda 03/14/2017 Item # 4C03/14/2017 P R O C L A M A T I O N WHEREAS, Collier County has held an annual County Fair since 1976 embodying a mix of agriculture, education, food, entertainment and fun; and, WHEREAS, This year’s Collier County Fair runs from March 16th through March 26th at the Collier County Fairgrounds; and, WHEREAS, With an annual attendance of over 70,000 the Collier County Fair invites everyone to share in the rural lifestyle experiences and community spirit and help support our community and the 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 an environment in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change; 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 16th - 26th, 2017 be designated as the 41st Collier County Fair. 4.C Packet Pg. 19 03/14/2017 DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of March, 2017 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA _________________________________________ PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN 4.C Packet Pg. 20 03/14/2017 COLLIER COUNTY Board of County Commissioners Item Number: 4.C Doc ID: 2843 Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 16-26, 2017 as the 41th Annual Collier County Fair Days. To be accepted by TJ Snopkowski, Marketing & Sponsorships Director, Collier County Fairgrounds. Meeting Date: 03/14/2017 Prepared by: Title: – Board of County Commissioners Name: Sherry Greco 03/06/2017 3:35 PM Submitted by: Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations Name: Mike Sheffield 03/06/2017 3:35 PM Approved By: Review: Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 03/06/2017 3:52 PM County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 03/07/2017 12:36 PM Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/14/2017 9:00 AM 4.C Packet Pg. 21