Agenda 09/09/2014 Item # 4B 9/9/2014 4.B.
PROCLAMATION
^NEREAS, The Brotherhood Ride organization formed in 2007 after nine firefighters in
Charleston, South Carolina died in the line of duty. Lieutenant Jeff Morse and
wife, Candy, wanted to demonstrate that the loss of those heroes would never be
forgotten; and,
WHEREAS, The Brotherhood Ride is a nonprofit 501(c%3)public charity organization
consisting of Firefighters, Police Officers and EMS personnel who bicycle with a
mission to provide emotional and financial support to the families of first
responders who have fallen in the line of duty; and,
WHEREAS, Over the past six years, Brotherhood Ride has cycled over 4,700 miles, through
16 states, often assisted by over 40 Elks Lodges. Past Brotherhood rides include
cycling to Charleston, South Carolina; throughout Florida; Houston, Texas; New
York City; and Tennessee; and,
WHEREAS, The 2014 Brotherhood Ride began August 1t at North Naples Fire Station #45,
to Clewiston and Port St. Lucie, then cycling to Lake Placid, ending in Port
Charlotte on August 41*; and,
^HEREAS, The 2014 Brotherhood Ride honored four Law Enforcement Officers; Sergeant
Mike Wilson from Charlotte County, Sergeant Gory Morales from St. Lucie
County, Master Deputy Sheriff Joseph "Shane"Robbins from Polk County, and
Deputy Sheriff Daniel Rivera from Broward County.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that a grateful Board recognizes the Brotherhood Ride Organization.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of September 2014.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
Tom Henning, CHAIRMAN
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9/9/2014 4.B.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.4.B.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Brotherhood Ride Organization and the 36
firefighters and police officers who rode bicycles from Naples to Port Charlotte to honor
emergency responders who have fallen in the line of duty. To be accepted by Lieutenant Jeff
Morse of the North Naples Fire Control and Rescue District,with a special musical tribute by
singer/songwriter Jon Bowlin. Sponsored by Commissioner Hiller.
Meeting Date: 9/9/2014
Prepared By
Name: Catherine Bigelow
Title: Supervisor-Operations, Communication&Customer Relations
8/26/2014 11:21:21 AM
Submitted by
Title: Manager-Communications&Cust.Relations,
Name: SheffieldMichael
8/26/2014 11:21:22 AM
Approved By
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust.Relations,
Date: 8/26/2014 12:17:18 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 8/26/2014 1:49:10 PM
Name: IsacksonMark
Title: Director-Corp Financial and Mngmt Svs, Office of Management&Budget
Date: 8/26/2014 2:49:28 PM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
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