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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, to commemorate the 90 anniversary of Army JROTC and the 40 anniversary
of Air Force, Mn. ', Marine JROTC, the College Options Foundation is
celebrating_with a 5K run to bring attention to JROTC, their commitment to
physical activity and education, all while developing pride and spirit de corps;
and,
WHEREAS, Barron Collier High School JROTC Cadets, Alumni of Barron Collier, Veterans,
and Community Members are joining together to promote healthy living
throughout the community by participating in a multi-location attempt to break
the Guinness World Record for most participants in a 5K run on April 25,
2015; and,
WHEREAS, the 146 Cadets in the BCHS Battalion ranked 11m in the Nation academically
in 2014 and are 20.15 National Academic Bowl Finalists; and,
WHEREAS, Cadets in the BCHS JROTC program have raised over $10,000 for St.
Matthew's House, the Shelter for Abused Women d Children and the Wounded
Warrior project; and,
WHEREAS, the BCHS JROTC program is 36 years old, and Cadets have helped package
over 150,000 meals for the Collier County Meals of Hope, while collecting over
18,000 canned food items for local shelters; and,
WHEREAS, the mission statement of the BCHS JROTC is To Motivate Young People to Be
Better Citizens", and Cadets have participated in multiple events including the
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, the December 7m Pear/Harbor Ceremony, Home
Base Program, Empty Bowls Program and Meals of Hope; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the Board recognizes the Barron Collier High School
JROTC Cadets for their commitment to academic excellence, physical activity,
patriotism and civic pride, and recognizes the 5K Run commemorating the 90
Anniversary of Army JROTC and the 40 Anniversary of Air Force, Navy, and
Marine JROTC.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14m DAY OF APRIL, 2015.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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4/14/2015 4.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.B.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Barron Collier High School JROTC Cadets for
their commitment to academic excellence, physical activity, patriotism and civic pride, and
further recognizing the 5K Run commemorating the 99th anniversary of Army JROTC and the
49th Anniversary of Air Force, Navy and Marine JROTC, scheduled for April 25, 2015 at Barron
Collier High School. To be accepted by Alejandro Serrano, Battalion Commander for Barron
Collier JROTC.
Meeting Date: 4/14/2015
Prepared By
Name: Catherine Bigelow
Title:Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
4/6/2015 4:34:20 PM
Submitted by
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust.Relations,
Name: SheffieldMichael
4/6/2015 4:34:21 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,
Date: 4/7/2015 4:25:21 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 4/8/2015 8:26:08 AM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Division Director-Corp Fin&Mgmt Svc, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 4/8/2015 8:28:06 AM
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Name: OchsLeo
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Title: County Manager,County Managers Office
Date: 4/8/2015 12:49:14 PM
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