Agenda 04/24/2012 Item # 4A4/24/2012 Item 4.A.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the members of the Florida Army National Guard play an essential role in safeguarding
the rights and freedoms of Americans and unceasingly provide a vital public service to
Collier County citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards
and sacrifices of members of the Florida Army National Guard and recognize their duty
to serve the citizens by preserving life and property, protecting them from violence and
disorder and protecting the innocent from deception and the weak against oppression,
and,
WHEREAS, on May 24, 2011, the Department of the Army announced that the 856'h Quartermaster
Support Company, 2601h Military Intelligence Battalion (L) 50'h Regional Support Group of
the Florida Army National Guard, based in Immokalee, Florida, has been called to active
Federal service, effective August 2012; and,
WHEREAS, members of the 856'h Quartermaster Support Company, 260'h Military Intelligence
Battalion (L), 50h Regional Support Group of the Florida Army National Guard have
received orders to deploy overseas for twelve months, and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) wish to recognize members of the
Florida Army National Guard for their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities,
and acknowledge that they have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and,
in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for
preserving the rights and security of all citizens, and,
WHEREAS, the BCCrecognizes those members of the Florida Army National Guard, past and present,
who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their
country or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and pays respect to the
survivors of those fallen heroes, and,
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that the BCC expresses heartfelt gratitude and wishes of Godspeed to this brave group
of soldiers upon their deployment overseas in the service of their community and country.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of April 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
TEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A.
4/24/2012 Item 4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing members of the 856th Quartermaster Support
Company, 260th Military Intelligence Battalion (L), 50th Regional Support Group of the Florida
Army National Guard deploying to Afghanistan. To be accepted by Captain Garcia, Commander
and First Sergeant Caballo. Sponsored by Commissioner Coletta.
Meeting Date: 4/24/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
4/17/2012 8:12:31 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
4/17/2012 8:12:33 AM
Approved By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 4/17/2012 11:57:25 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 4/17/2012 1:21:27 PM
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