Agenda 04/24/2012 Item #16H14/24/2012 Item 16.H.1.
PROCL AMA TION
WHEREAS, the National Day of Prayer is a day set aside by Congress for all Americans to pray
and reaffirm the spiritual principles upon which this nation was founded. • and,
WHEREAS, in Collier County, we are fortunate to have been blessed by our Creator with
beautiful beaches, rivers, lakes, fields, forests and a people who, through hard
work and intellectual effort and toil, have made countless cultural, industrial,
agricultural and educational advancements for the enrichment of life for all our
citizens; and,
WHEREAS, prayer has comforted us in times of sorrow and given us strength and hope for the
future. We ask God to keep His hand upon us and bless Collier County, the great
State of Florida and the United States of America; and,
WHEREAS, we continue to give thanks for the men and women of the military that are
defending freedom, and we humbly ask 6od for their protection and pray for peace
throughout the world; and,
WHEREAS, this year is the 61'anniverrsary of the consecutive annual observance of the National
Day of Prayer, based on Hebrews 4:16, 'Let us then approach the throne of grace
with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time
of need,` and,
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2012, Americans across our nation, state and the county will unite in
prayer to give thanks for the many blessings our country has received and pray for
6od's blessings and protection upon our leader and our nation.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 3, 2012 be designated as
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 24th Day of April, 2012.
ATTEST.
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.1.
4/24/2012 Item 16.1-1.1.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing May 3, 2012 as the National Day of Prayer. To
be presented by Commissioner Coletta on May 3, 2012 in Everglades City at the National Day of
Prayer event. Sponsored by Commissioner Coletta.
Meeting Date: 4/24/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
4/17/2012 8:30:14 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
4/17/2012 8:30:15 AM
Approved By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 4/17/2012 11:56:08 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager - Business Operations, CMO
Date: 4/17/2012 1:19:54 PM
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