Agenda 04/12/2011 Item # 4G
4/12/2011 Item 4.G.
PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, the first Earth Day celebration was held on April 22, 1970, marking the beginning of the
modern environmental movement: and,
WHEREAS, Collier County recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources,
and works to make the world a better place by adopting conscientious living habIts that will
improve our daily lives and bring about a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment: and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Collier County have the opportunity to join millions of people around the world
in making a positive difference in reducing water and air pollution, conserving natural
resources, and saving energy by recycling and buying recycled products: and,
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Divisions Pollution Control and Prevention Department and Water
Department strive to protect the safety, health, and welfare of the community and
environment through the protection of Collier Countys drinking water, groundwater,
freshwater, surface water, and other water resources from all sources of pollution: and
WHEREAS, the Public Utilities Divisions Solid Waste Management Department and Utility Billing and
Customer Service Department, under the direction of the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners, have worked diligently to develop a multifaceted recycling program as a way to
preserve valuable landfill space and conserve natural resources.
VOW THEREFORE. be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that
April 22, 2011, be designated as
EARTH DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 1 Z-h DAY OF April, 2011.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COl..L.IER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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4/12/2011 Item 4.G.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.G.
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 22, 2011 as Earth Day in Collier County.
To be accepted by Dan Rodriguez, Solid Waste Management Director, staff from Solid Waste
Management & Public Utilities Division. Sponsored by Commissioner Fiala.
Meeting Date: 4/12/2011
Prepared By
Name: Paula Springs
Title: Executive Aide to the BCC,
4/1/201] 2:58:30 PM
Approved By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, CMO
Date: 4/4/2011 9:52: J 6 AM
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