Agenda 09/28/2010 Item #16H 4
Aqenda Item No. 16H4
'September 28, 2010
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, in 1844, George Williams launched the YMCA movement in London as a
volunteer, and his example persists in the expansion of the Y across the
globe. In the United States, early YMCA programs were run almost
entirely by volunteers: and,
WHEREAS, today, the Yengages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the V.S, and
is the nation s leading nonprofit committed to helping people and communities
to learn, grow and thrive; the contributions it makes to society are far-
reaching, from Influencing our nation s culture during times of profound
social change to the Individual support that is provided far adults learning ta
read: and,
WHEREAS, by nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nations
health and f;Vell-being, and supporting and serving our neighbors, the Y
ensures that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more
confidlmt, connected and secure; and.
WHEREAS, the pride Greater Marco Island shows in the Greater Marco YMCA has been
demonstrated since its inception in 1 977 by the commitment the community
has given in ensuring the continued development of the facility and
programs: ane!,
WHEREAS, from that earlier date of IB44 the YMCA has never stopped developing and
changing to match the very different needs and challenges of todays
society and is reflected in the wonderful staff that is the foundation that
allows the Greater Marco YMCA to be the best it can be by providing an
environment to support the tenets of youth development, healthy living and
social responsibility; and,
WHCREAS, as a part of being a worldwide organization that is always changing and
responding to today and tomorrow, they will now be known as the 'Y' and
celebrate
':4 BRAND NEW DAY"
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that September 20, 2010 be designated as
THE GREATER MARCO ISLAND COMMUNITY CELEBRA770N OF THE Y
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 17th Day of September, 2010
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
FRED COYLE, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. BROCK, CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 16H4
September 28, 2010
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
16H4
Proclamation presented to the Marco Island YMCA acknowledging the new name as 'Y'
across the worid, and ceiebrating a "Brand New Day" on September 20,2010. Provided to
Keith Dameron. Sponsored by Commissioner Fiala.
9/28/20109:00:00 AM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell
BCC
Supervisor ~ Bee Office Operations
Date
BCC
9122120101:26 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Office of Management &
Budget
Management/Budget Analyst, Senior
Date
Office of Management & Budget
9122120101:37 PM