Backup Documents 02/26/2013 Item # 4APROCLAMA TION A
WHEREAS, Local civic activist Duane Bi//ington lost a courageous battle with cancer on
February 15, 2013, and,
WHEREAS, he was a frequent participant at county meetings and well known for his
passionate commitment to causes benefitting the Golden bate community and
Collier County, and was a staunch fighter for truth, transparency, and fiscal
responsibility; and,
WHEREAS, his dedication to numerous civic associations, as well as the 661den bate Frontier
Days Festival, local chapter of Veterans of foreign Wars, and Golden bate
Community Center displayed his devotion to the community, and,
WHEREAS, he leaves behind his son Jason, daughter -in -law Tiffany, grandson Cody and the
many friends who will continue to champion his causes with equal passion, and,
WHEREAS, it is with sadness, but great pride that we remember Mr. Billington for his
volunteerism and involvement in his community and honor the fine legacy that he
has left for the residents of Collier County, and,
WHEREAS, it was his Irish passion that drove his efforts organizing the Irish entertainment
for the Golden bate Frontier Days Festiva %s Family Day/Irish Nite - March 10,
2013, in "bringing in the Irish" in advance of St. Patrick's Day.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that March 10, 2013 be designated as
DUANE BILLIN6TON DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26Th Day of February, 2013.
ATTEST:
D witfi T E. BROOK, CLE K
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS