Agenda 06/26/2012 Item # 4ACOLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A.
6/26/2012 Item 4.A.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating June 20, 2012 as World Refugee Day. To be
accepted by Armando Galella, District Director, Catholic Charities of Collier County; Sharon
Kirkpatrick, Refugee Youth and Family Program Director, Catholic Charities of Collier County;
Desiree Gutierez; and Doubletree Hotels. Sponsored by Commissioner Coletta.
Meeting Date: 6/26/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
5/15/2012 10:11:30 AM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
5/15/2012 10:11:31 AM
Approved By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 6/20/2012 11:40:19 AM
Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager
Date: 6/20/2012 12:37:15 PM
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PRO CL AMA T I O N 6/26/2012 Item 4.A.
WHEREAS, there are more than 36 mil /ion refugees and displaced people around the world and the
number of refugees worldwide has doubled over the last decade; and,
WHEREAS, the United States Department of State estimates that the number of refugees has grown
from 7 mil /ion to 16 million and 80% are women and children; and,
WHEREAS, June 20, 2012 marks the 1,?Ih annual recognition and celebration of World Refugee Day;
and,
WHEREAS, the United States has long been both a symbol of hope and a source of substantial aid
for refugees around the world and, in partnership with private voluntary organizations and
government agencies, Americans have provided generous humanitarian assistance to
mil /ions of persons dislocated by natural disaster or by civil strife; and,
WHEREAS, the state of Florida has successfully resettled thousands of refugees over the years and
many have become influential members of our society, • and,
WHEREAS, Florida and its municipalities remain committed to a proud tradition of assisting and
welcoming refugees to our communities; and,
WHEREAS, Collier County is home to refugees from various parts of the world who we salute for
their incredible tenacity and strength in overcoming incredible odds and hardships while
striving for a better, more peaceful life, seeking freedom and safety from persecution,
and,
WHEREAS, we thank a// of the voluntary agencies, state and local governments and a// the dedicated
providers who work tirelessly to help refugees integrate into our society, laws and
culture.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
that June 20, 2012 be designated as
WORLD REFUGEE DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of June 2012,
-TEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED W. COYLE, CHAIRMAN
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