Agenda 04/09/2019 Item #16H104/09/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a potentially debilitating and deadly multi-organ,
inflammatory disease, estimated to affecting 200,000 people in the
United States; and,
WHEREAS, the signs and symptoms of Sarcoidosis vary widely depending on the
person and organs affected and can include debilitating fatigue;
shortness of breath; difficulties with balance and coordination; irregular
heartbeat; visual problems, including blindness; pain affecting joints and
muscles; weakness or numbness of limbs; skin rash and discoloration;
mood disorders such as depression and anxiety; organ failure; and sleep
difficulties; and,
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis can affect people of any age, race, or gender, but is most
common among adults between the ages of 20 and 40 and 3.8-fold
higher in African Americans; and,
WHEREAS, research suggests the cause of Sarcoidosis is a combination of genetic
and environmental factors, but the exact cause and progression of the
disease is still unknown; and,
WHEREAS, Sarcoidosis is a diagnosis of exclusion as there is no objective test,
biomarker, known case, or cure; and,
WHEREAS, volunteers, researchers, caregivers, and medical professionals are
working to improve the quality of life and prognosis of persons living with
Sarcoidosis and their families;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that April 2019 be designated as
SARCOIDOSIS AWARENESS MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of April 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.1
Doc ID: 8313
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 2019 as Sarcoidosis Awareness Month in Collier
County. The proclamation will be forwarded to Michael Patterson, a local advocate for improvements to
the quality of life of persons living with Sarcoidosis.
Meeting Date: 04/09/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/14/2019 10:49 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
03/14/2019 10:49 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 03/15/2019 11:42 AM
County Manager's Office Geoffrey Willig County Manager Review Completed 04/02/2019 12:19 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 04/09/2019 9:00 AM
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