Agenda 02/26/2013 Item # 4A2/26/2013 4.A.
PROCLAMATION
'NEREAS, Local civic activist Duane Billington lost a courageous baffle with cancer on
February 15, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, he was a frequent participant at county meetings and well known for his
passionate commitment to causes benefitting the Golden Gate community and
Collier County, and was a staunch fighter for truth, transparency, and fiscal
responsibility; and,
WHEREAS, his dedication to numerous civic associations, as well as the Golden Gate frontier
Days Festival, local chapter of Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Golden Gate
Community Center displayed his devotion to the community; and,
WHEREAS, he leaves behind his son Jason, daughter -in -law Tiffany, grandson Cody and the
many friends who will continue to champion his causes with equal passion, and,
WHEREAS, it is with sadness, but great pride that we remember Mr. Billington for his
volunteerism and involvement in his community and honor the fine legacy that he
has left for the residents of Collier County; and,
NEREAS, it was his Irish passion that drove his efforts organizing the Irish entertainment
for the 661den Gate Frontier Days Festival's Family Day /Irish Nite - March 10,
2013, in 'bringing in the Irish" in advance of St. Patricks Day
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that March 10, 2013 be designated as
DUANE BILLIA16TON DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26Th Day of February, 2013.
ATTEST.•
DWI61-IT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
GEORGIA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.A.
2/26/2013 4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating March 10, 2013 as the Duane Billington Day of
Remembrance in Collier County in recognition of his contributions to the community.
Meeting Date: 2/26/2013
Prepared By
Name: BrockMarvJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
2/20/2013 5:13:10 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Name: BrockMaryJo
2/20/2013 5:13:11 PM
Approved By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Date: 2/20/2013 5:18:48 PM
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