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,B i1S May 8, 2014, marks the centenn al of the signing of the -Lever Act, which
established Cooperative Extension, known in the State of Florida as UF/IFAS
Extension and Florida A and M University Extension, the nationwide
transformational education system operating through land-grant universities in
partnership with federal, state and local governments; and
WHEREAS, Cooperative Extension's research-based education for farmers and ranchers
helped establish the State of Florida and the United States as a leading
agricultural-producing state and nation in the world; and
WHEREAS, since 1924, when the clover emblem was adopted by USDA to represent 4-H,
Cooperative Extension's nationwide youth development program has reached millions
of youth and helped prepare them for responsible adulthood; and
WHEREAS, Cooperative Extension prepares people for healthy, productive lives through
sustained education, such as the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program,
breaking the cycle of poverty and reducing expenditures for federal and state
assistance programs; and
/LWEREAS, the State of Florida and many states are celebrating the centennial of the signing
of the Smith-Lever Act with resolutions and proclamations, and many land-grant
institutions also are commemorating the signing of the historic legislation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners recognizes the significance of the Smith-Lever
Act to the establishment of Cooperative Extension nationwide and consequently
supported the Extension program in the state of Florida.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 8"', 2014 be designated as
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
recognizing 1 Ad* Anniversary of the Cooperative Extension
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22'd Day of April, 2014
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNIN6, CHAIRMAN
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4/22/2014 4.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.B.
Item Summary: A proclamation to designate May 8, 2014 as Cooperative Extension Day in
Collier County recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension to be accepted
by Bryan Fluech, UF/IFAS County Extension Director, Dr. Phil Stansley, Interim director of
SWFREC, Dr. Charles Vavrina, District Extension Director. Sponsored by Commissioner Nance.
Meeting Date: 4/22/2014
Prepared By
Name: SmithCamden
Title: Executive Coordinator to Commissioner,
4/8/2014 12:42:46 PM
Approved By
Name:DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 4/14/2014 9:35:22 AM
Name:DurhamTim
Title: Executive Manager of Corp Business Ops,
Date: 4/14/2014 10:49:12 AM
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