Agenda 11/12/2013 Item # 4DPROCLAMA TION 11/12/20134.D.
WHEREAS, the Florida Panther is the official state animal of Florida and was one of the first
animals added to the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1978; and,
WHEREAS, the 3"d Annual Florida Panther Festival puts a spotlight on the plight of the
endangered Florida panther through interactive activities about the life and
habitat of the Florida panther; and,
WHEREAS, the Florida Panther Festival increases awareness of the Florida panther while
promoting the safe coexistence of people, pets, limestock and panthers by
fostering community -wide appreciation for the panther and the unique ecosystem
that serves as its habitat; and,
WHEREAS, the Festival educates residents and visitors about the management needs of the
panther and heightens awareness for the maintenance and protection of panther
habitat not only to the core panther population area, but to practical expansion
areas in Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the Festival is a free, entertaining, educational and fun- filled event combined
with field -based learning opportunities; and,
�HEREAS, it is a self - sustaining event that not only develops public and private partnerships,
but empowers the private community partners to become festival leaders; and,
WHEREAS, this Festival is a collaborative effort by a variety of organization including the
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Collier County Parks and Recreation, maples -
Marco Island- Evaerglades Convention and Visitors Bureau, Audubon Society,
Defenders of Wildlife, Notional Park Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservatimn Commission, Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge, CREW Land and
Water Trust, FACMr Wings of Hope and Nature on Wheels.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioers of Collier County,
Florida, that November 16, 2013 be designated as
FLORIDA PANTHER FESTIVAL DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS t e Day of November, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
6EOR6IA A. HILLER, CHAIRWOMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4A.D.
11/12/2013 4.D.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing November 16, 2013 as Florida Panther Festival
Day and acknowledging the Festival goals of educating attendees about the Florida panther
while promoting the safe coexistence of people, pets, livestock and wildlife through a fun and
family- oriented event. To be accepted by Tom Trotta, President and Amber Crooks, Secretary,
Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge. Sponsored by Commissioner Nance.
Meeting Date: 11/12/2013
Prepared By
Name: BartleaKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
10/15/2013 9:26:32 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
10/15/2013 9:26:33 AM
Approved By
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 10/28/2013 9:27:32 AM
Name: DurhamTim
Date: 10/28/2013 2:00:18 PM
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