Agenda 05/26/2015 Item # 4D 5/26/2015 4.D.
PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, Florida ranks number one in the USA for child drowning
incidents; and,
WHEREAS, Between 200-2014, drowning was the leading external cause of
death for children 1 to 4 years of age in Collier County, and
the NCH Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition is committed to
reversing these disturbing trends; and,
WHEREAS, Since SWIM Central, a series of ten 30 minute water safety
lessons began in 2012, 1,433 children have participated, and 11,783
water safety lessons have been taught thanks to the generous
donations of the Naples Children dr Education Foundation, Naples
Winter Wine Festival and 21st Century Oncology; and,
I WHEREAS, In February 2014, the Coalition launched a campaign, 'Kids Don't
Float, Give Them Something That Does, "as a Life locket Loaner
Program and life jacket loaner stations are strategically located
throughout Collier County at parks and beaches; and,
n WHEREAS, More than 50 agencies within Collier County have combined
efforts to create programs to improve health outcomes and
prevent childhood injury, and drowning prevention is the first
step in developing a healthy relationship with the water; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Collier County Commissioners this month unanimously approved a
20 percent discount for all Collier County children ages 5 and under for level 1
swim lessons, partnering with the NCH Safe and Healthy Children's Coalition tv.
get the word out through the Water Smart Kids prescription booklets;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that May 2015 be designated as
DROWNING PREVENTION MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of May, 2015
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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TIM NANCE, CHAIRMAN
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5/26/2015 4.D.
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.D.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2015 as Drowning Prevention Month in
Collier County, recognizing and promoting community drowning prevention efforts, education
and programs.To be accepted by representatives of the NCH Safe and Healthy Kids Coalition of
Collier County:Ti Snopkowski, Program Coordinator; Paula DiGrigoli, Board Member; and other
staff members, volunteers and supporters.
Meeting Date: 5/26/2015
Prepared By
Name: FlanaganJim
Title:Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
5/11/2015 3:42:52 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
Name: FlanaganJim
5/11/2015 3:42:53 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust.Relations, Communication&Customer Relations Division
Date: 5/14/2015 2:25:35 PM
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title:Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 5/14/2015 2:52:00 PM
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