Agenda 10/09/2012 Item # 4BP R O C L A M A T I O N 10/9/2012 Item 4.13.
WHEREAS, Lighthouse of Collier, Inc., established in 2009, promotes the development,
implementation and on going evaluation of programs and services that foster
independence and enhance the quality of life for the blind, visually impaired and
their caregivers; and,
WHEREAS, individua ls living with blindness or vision loss and their caregivers now have access
to education, assistive technology, mobllity and adaptive living training and a
myriad of other support services from Lighthouse of Collier, the only fu// service
center of its kind local /y; and,
WHEREAS, visual impairment or blindness can be a taxing experience without the proper
support provided by Lighthouse Collier to the more than 14, 000 individuals
affected in the county; and,
WHEREAS, it is important for all individua ls to closely monitor the eye health of themselves,
fami /y, friends and loved ones through the observation of time ly professional eye
care and eye health awareness, and
WHEREAS, B /indness Awareness Month was established to promote good eye health and bring
attention to organizations such as Lighthouse Co//ier who provide vital services to
those with visual impairment and blindness.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of collier County,
Florida, that October be designated as
BLINDNESS AWARENESS MONTH
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of October, 2012.
ATTEST.•
!I6HT 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: 4.B.
10/9/2012 Item 4.13.
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing October 2012 as Blindness Awareness Month in
Collier County. To be accepted by Kathleen Peck and David Weigel of Lighthouse of Collier, Inc.
Sponsored by the Board of County Commissioners.
Meeting Date: 10/9/2012
Prepared By
Name: BartlettKristi
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
9/26/2012 12:40:55 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC
Name: BartlettKristi
9/26/2012 12:40:56 PM
Approved By
Name: MitchellIan
Title: Executive Manager, BCC
Date: 10/2%2012 11:31:32 AM
Name: SheffieldMichael
Title: Manager- Business Operations, CMO
Date: 10/2/2012 2:19:28 PM
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