Agenda 04/13/2010 Item # 4B
Agenda Item No. 4B
April 13, 2010
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PROCLAMA rION
WHeREAS, it is herttby noted with great sadness our friend and colleague Mr. Tor Dagf!n Kofflet
passed away on Mondoy, March 22, 2010, at the young age of 84, surrounded by his
loving wife, Carole Ann and family: and.
WHEREAS, it is duly noted that Tor was first appointed to the Collier County Planning Ccmmission on
Januory 10, 2txJ6 to fll/ the remainder of a vacant term and then reappointed to a full
term in October ZOOT. in this capacity Tor faithfully and honorably sertled the citizens
of Collier County. While serving as a member of the Collier County Planning Commission,
Tor also sef'Vtld our Community on a lIar/ety of other beards including ~ Collier County
LIt/lfty Rate & Regulatory Board as well as the Naples Planning Advisory Board.
WHeREAS, Tor diligently and faithfully assisted his fellow Planning Commissioners in the
governmental oversight of the County's codes and ordinances, and in doing so insured the
development of quality cDlTlmunities and neighborhoods throughout the CDUltty. Tor
contributed immeasurably to the enhancement of community develcpment, quality of life,
and community character of Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, having served as a Civic uader, Tor was also a member cf the Naples 8ks Lodge. the
Rotary Club of Naples North, and the Naples Civic Association Waterway CouncJ1, and in
doing so promoted harmony between the Industry and citizens of Collier County: anti,
WHeREAS, it is reported that every day Tor worked dIligently, enthusia$'ficafly. and always
displayed a professional attitude and continuously provided competent counsel and advice
to petitioners, residents, staff, Directors, the Administrator and the tither members of
the Collier County Planning Commission: and in doing so, steadfastly and prDficiently
enforced t~ dictates of the Board of County Commissioners and the guidance and
mandates of the Callier County Growth Management Plan, and the Land Development
Code: and,
WHEREAS, in Tors professional career, he published over 30 technical articles and was licensed as
a Professional Engineer in several ~t(Jtes. Tor's engineering background included being a
partner and manager of Sargent ancf Luncfy, one of the largest and oldest consulting
engineering firms having been founded in 1891, specializing in design and construction of
ga~, oil, coal & nuclear power plants and transmission lines: and,
WHEREAS, given his expertise os a Professional Engineer, Tor was a member of the Western
Society of Professional Engineers, the American Nuclear Society. appointed Fellow in the
American Srx:iety of Mecnanical Engineers and Chairman of the American Power
Conference, it is fitting that we recognize Tor Kelflat for his dedication and faithful
service to the Board of County Commissioners and his fellow Commissioners on the Collier
County Planning C"mm;ss{cn, and importantly the citizens of Collier County from January
JO. 2006 te Merch 22, 2010.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida,
thet April J3, 20JO be d.signet.d es
TOR KOLFLAr RECOGNITTON DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS J3th Day ef April, 2010.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
FRED COYLE. CHAIRMAN
A 7TE'Sr;
DWIGHT E. BROCK. CLERK
Agenda Item No. 48
April 13. 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
48
Proclamation to honor in memoriam Tor Kolflat for his dedication and faithful service to
Collier County. To be accepted by Carole Ann Kolflat and Melissa Showalter Sponsored by
Commissioner Coyle.
Meeting Date:
4/13120109:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Executive Aide to the Bee
Date
Bee
Bee
4/2/20102:01:45 PM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
Supervisor ~ Bce Office Operations
Date
Bee
Bee
4/2/2010 2:03 PM
Approved By
Michael Sheffield
Assistant to the County Manager
Date
County Managers Office
4/5/201011:45 AM