Backup Documents 06/12/2012 Item # 4APROCLAMA TION 4 A
WHEREAS, in 1962, Edison Junior College offered its first classes to students
throughout Southwest Florida; and,
WHEREAS, the institution evolved from a junior college to a community college,
established a site in Collier County in 1974, and opened the Collier County
Campus within Le/y Resort in 1992, and,
WHEREAS, in 2008, Edison became a state college, a reflection of its ability to offer
Baccalaureate degrees, Associate degrees and professional certifications,
and,
WHEREAS, 2012 marks 50 years of Edison State College providing educational and
career opportunities to thousands of students, and,
WHEREAS, with over 35, 000 Edison State College graduates, the community benefits
from the highly- trained professionals in medical, business, education and
technology fields; and,
WHEREAS, Edison State College covers the largest geographical area in the state of
Florida, serving Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and 6 /odes counties, and
employs nearly 1,400 full- and part -time profession /s.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of collier
County, Florida, that Tuesday, July 24, 2012 be designated as
EDISON STATE COLLEGE DAY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS ielh Day of June 2012.
ATTE T:
OWI1H E. BROCK, CLERK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA