Agenda 02/11/2014 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION 2/11/20144.A.
WHEREAS, engineers he/p design, construct and maintain the infrastructure and facilities that
contribute to the quality of life of all the residents of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, maintaining the quality of life in Collier County during periods of both substantial
growth and uncertain economic times depends on engineers developing innovative,
creative and high-quality solutions to technical problems; and,
WHEREAS, engineers, above all else in the practice of their profession, hold paramount the
health, safety and welfare of the public; and,
WHEREAS, through the celebration of Engineers Week each year, the Florida Engineering
Society and its Ca/usa Chapter are dedicated to sustaining and growing a dynamic
engineering profession by ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering
workforce and raising public understanding and appreciation of engineering
contributions to society; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize and honor these individuals
who live and work in Collier County and who practice the profession of engineering
in an honorable, responsible, ethical and competent manner; and to recognize and
honor those students who have chosen to be educated to follow a career path in
the field of engineering.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that February 16-22, 2014 be designated as
ENGINEERS WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 11th Day of February, 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
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2/11/2014 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating February 16-22, 2014 as Engineer"s Week in
Collier County,To be accepted by Ralph Verrastro, State Director, Florida Engineering Society,
Calusa Chapter; Norman Trebilcock, President, Florida Engineering Socety, Calusa Chapter;
Alison Bradford, Professional Development Chair, Florida Engineering Society, Calusa Chapter;
and Marlene Messam, Florida Engineering Society, Calusa Chapter. Sponsored by Commissioner
Fiala.
Meeting Date: 2/11/2014
Prepared By
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 1/30/2014 12:28:53 PM
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 1/30/2014 2:32:45 PM
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