Agenda 10/24/2017 Item # 4B10/24/2017
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Collier County’s first responders do not hesitate to risk their own lives
to save the lives of others; their commitment to continued training, skill
enhancement, and inter-agency coordination make them vital members of
this community; and,
WHEREAS, First responders are our first and best defense against all emergencies
that threaten our communities; and,
WHEREAS, First responders are ready to aid the people of Collier County 24 hours
a day, seven days a week; and,
WHEREAS, The members of first responder organizations undergo significant
education, training, and personal sacrifices to achieve the expertise
required to respond to emergency situations; and,
WHEREAS, Individuals, both career and volunteer, from 9-1-1 dispatchers, law
enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, search and rescue, dive,
and other organizations in the public safety sector, come together as
first responders to protect and aid the public in the event of an
emergency; and,
WHEREAS, Acts of kindness and appreciation from citizens for our first responders
provide them encouragement and support to continue the dangerous and
uncertain situations they face every day.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that October 28, 2017 be designated as
NATIONAL FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of October, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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10/24/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 3944
Item Summary: Proclamation designating October 28, 2017 as National First Responders Day in
Collier County. To be accepted by Sheriff Kevin Rambosk, Chief Tabatha Butcher, Chief Jamie
Cunningham, Chief Kingman Schuldt, Chief Pete DiMaria, Chief Al Schettino, Chief Tom Weschler,
Chief Mike Murphy, Chief Michael Choate, Deputy Chief Alan McLaughlin, and supporting command
staff for the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Collier County Emergency Medical Services, Greater Naples
Fire Rescue District, North Collier Fire Control and Rescue District, Immokalee Fire District, City of
Naples Police Department, City of Naples Fire Department, City of Marco Island Police Department and
City of Marco Island Fire Rescue Department
Meeting Date: 10/24/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
10/13/2017 4:46 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
10/13/2017 4:46 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 10/16/2017 9:26 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 10/16/2017 12:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/24/2017 9:00 AM
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