Agenda 04/24/2018 Item # 4B04/24/2018
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, members of the United States Armed Forces defend citizens’ rights to
life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and protect us from harm at
home and abroad; and,
WHEREAS, providing services and opportunities for military families is a top priority
of Collier County and the Collier County Veterans Services Division; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County residents have a proud history of service in the United
States Armed Forces in times of peace and war; and,
WHEREAS, many Collier County residents continue to serve on active duty in the
National Guard and in the reserve components of the United States
Armed Forces; and,
WHEREAS, there are more than 29,000 veterans currently residing in Collier
County, nearly 8 percent of our population; and,
WHEREAS, on April 20, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th Congress) as
National Military Appreciation Month, calling on the people of the United
States, in a symbolic act of unity, to observe May as National Military
Appreciation Month to honor the current and former members of the
Armed Forces, including those who died in the pursuit of freedom and
peace; and,
WHEREAS, it is important to emphasize to the people of Collier County the
relevance of the history and activities of the Armed Forces. The month
of May was selected for this display of patriotism because we celebrate
Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed
Forces Day/Week and Memorial Day during this month; and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners wish to recognize and
honor all members of the United States Armed Forces, past and
present, as well as their families for their service and sacrifice.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that May 2018 be designated as
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th DAY OF APRIL 2018.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 5416
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2018 as Military Appreciation Month in Collier
County. To be accepted by representatives of the military.
Meeting Date: 04/24/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
04/18/2018 11:31 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
04/18/2018 11:31 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 04/18/2018 11:41 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 04/18/2018 8:13 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/24/2018 9:00 AM
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