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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the citizens of Collier County stand firmly committed to
promoting education for its children and their future academic
success, their preparation for America's jobs of the future, and
their ability to compete in a global economy; and,
WHEREAS, in 2013, Myra Janco Daniels responded to the plight of more
than 10,000 Collier County school children who came home every
day to an empty house by forming the Latchkey League with the
commitment to raise funds for at-risk children participating in
after-school programs; and,
WHEREAS, the mission of the Latchkey League is to support and provide
educational, cultural and recreational services to children in need
of after-school supervision and activities and to promote
educational development for their future; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Daniels chaired a capital campaign to raise $5 million dollars
for the construction of The Salvation Army’s Fran Cohen Youth
Center; and,
WHEREAS, the Latchkey League provides fundraising opportunities
throughout the season to financially support latchkey children
attending after-school programs that provide opportunities for
children to explore dance, music, art and theater in addition to
actively mentoring and tutoring them where possible.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners
of Collier County, Florida, recognizes the Latchkey League and
its founder Myra Janco Daniels for a demonstrable commitment
to our community to engage in programs and activities that
enhance after school educational opportunities for our youth.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of February 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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W. L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.B
Doc ID: 7834
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing the Latchkey League and its founder Myra Janco
Daniels for providing opportunities to children in need of after-school supervision to participate in
educational, cultural and recreational activities. To be accepted by Myra Janco Daniels.
Meeting Date: 02/12/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
01/23/2019 2:20 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
01/23/2019 2:20 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 01/24/2019 2:59 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 01/31/2019 7:57 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/12/2019 9:00 AM
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