Backup Documents 02/12/2019 Item # 4B 4 3
PROCLAMATION
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 bay of February 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLI i% • FLORIDA
W . MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMA