Agenda 03/10/2015 Item # 4A 3/10/2015 4.A.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the People of Collier County treasure their wildlife and take pleasure
in the natural heritage handed down to them by generations past;
and,
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is the Official State Animal of the Great State
of Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida State Legislature has established the third Saturday in
March as "Save the Florida Panther Day'; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida panther is a magnificent subspecies and a symbol of the
natural character of the Everglades Ecosystem of South Florida; and,
WHEREAS, because Collier County is the stronghold for the long-term survival of
the Florida panther, the Natural Resource managers, non-profit
groups, citizens, and businesses in the County want to gather to
celebrate this species for the South Florida Ecosystem; and,
WHEREAS, it is proper and fitting for all Floridians to pause and reflect on the
plight of the Florida panther and the task of preserving the majestic
Florida panther from the threat of extinction; and,
WHEREAS, we encourage each citizen to join in the celebration of the Florida
Panther.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that March 21, 2015 be designated as
SAVE THE FLORIDA PANTHER DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of March, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIR
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3/10/2015 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing March 21, 2015 as Save the Florida Panther
Day.To be accepted by Tom Trotta, President, Friends of Florida Panther Refuge.
Meeting Date: 3/10/2015
Prepared By
Name: FlanaganJim
Title:Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
2/19/2015 4:50:32 PM
Submitted by
Title:Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
Name: FlanaganJim
2/19/2015 4:50:33 PM
Approved By
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 2/24/2015 11:34:00 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,
Date: 2/25/2015 11:30:58 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,
Date: 2/25/2015 11:35:09 AM
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