Agenda 06/10/2014 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION 6/10/2014 4.A.
W'`'HEREAS, Den Hunter began his career in law enforcement in 1979 with the Collier County
Sheriffs Office; was elected Sheriff of Collier County in 1988, and served as
Sheriff for 20-years, retiring in 2008 after deciding not to seek a fifth term;
and
WHEREAS, After Don retired from the Collier County Sheriff's Office, he continued to serve
the people of Collier County as the Chief of the Marco Island Police Department,
a position he retired from on June 2, 2014, thereby concluding 33-years of
protecting and serving County residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Sheriff, Don achieved the lowest crime rate ever previously
achieved, obtained state and international accreditation for the Collier County
Sheriff's Office, and initiated and operated the immigration enforcement program
which was the mode/program for all others throughout the nation; a program that
reduced the jail population, saved significant taxpayer dollars, and reduced
victimization of residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Don is highly regarded and respected by fellow law enforcement professionals
throughout the state and nation; and
WHEREAS, Don's legacy will endure long after his retirement, and the Board of County
Commissioners and the people of Collier County are grateful for his devoted
service and we wish Don and wife Melissa happiness.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida that a grateful Board recognizes and honors Don Hunter for 33-years of
protecting and serving the residents and visitors of Collier County.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 10th Day of June 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
TOM HENNING, CHAIRMAN
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6/10/2014 4.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation honoring Don Hunter for 33-years of dedicated service to
the residents and visitors of Collier County. Sponsored by Commissioner Fiala and
Commissioner Hiller.
Meeting Date: 6/10/2014
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
6/2/2014 2:21:10 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
6/2/2014 2:21:11 PM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust. Relations,
Date: 6/3/2014 10:29:02 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 6/3/2014 11:16:17 AM
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