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WHEREAS, Florida ranks first in the country in child drowning incidents, with
enough children drowning each year to fill three to four preschool
classrooms, while in Collier County, drowning is the leading
external cause of death for children one to four years old; and,
WHEREAS, NCH Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition of Collier County, a group
of more than 70 local agencies working to improve health outcomes
and prevent childhood injury, is committed to reversing these
disturbing trends; and,
WHEREAS, The NCH Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition implemented a
comprehensive drowning prevention program based on research by
the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, recognizing that
multiple layers of protection including barriers, swim instruction,
proper rescue techniques, and CPR training are necessary; and,
WHEREAS, in March 2012 the Coalition began SWIM Central, a water safety
course, and now has taught more than 43,968 lessons to nearly
5,143 children; and,
WHEREAS, in February 2014, the Coalition launched the “Kids Don’t
Float…Give Them Something That Does” Life Jacket Loaner
Program, with 15 loaner stations at lakes and beaches throughout
the county, each with 20 life jackets in a range of sizes; and,
WHEREAS, Stewie the Duck, water safety mascot, joined the Coalition in
2016; and,
WHEREAS, drowning prevention is the first step in developing a healthy
relationship with the water, a relationship that can combat
physical inactivity and promote lifelong fitness.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that May, 2018 be designated as
NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of May, 2018.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ANDY SOLIS, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 5626
Item Summary: Proclamation designating May 2018 as National Water Safety Month in Colli er
County. To be accepted by Dr. Allen Weiss, NCH Healthcare System CEO and President; Paula
DiGrigoli, NCH Safe & Healthy Children's Coalition Executive Director; Konnie Purcell, Collier County
Sheriff's Office Youth Relations; and Annie Alvarez, Collier County Parks and Recreation Regional
Manager.
Meeting Date: 05/22/2018
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
05/08/2018 2:42 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
05/08/2018 2:42 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 05/08/2018 3:29 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 05/12/2018 10:52 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 05/22/2018 9:00 AM
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