Agenda 04/28/2009 Item # 4C
Agenda Item No. 4C
April 28, 2009
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PROCLAMA rION
WHEREAS, Norman Nadel has enriched the cultural lives of his fellow citizens In Colliq County Florida and
elsewhere In the United States: amt
WHEREAS, Norman Nadel has mastered the art of aging, serving as Q role model and an inspiration for all
Collier County retirees by cOI1tinuing his productive and contributiVt!. life info his mid-nineties: a~
WHEREAS, he has been a life-long journalist and is proud to call himself a newspaperman _ beginning with his
career at the Columbus, OhiD Citizen as 0 music, drama, and early Hollywood film critic. Later he
became a drama critic for the New York World- Telegram and Sun, held variOIJS offices in
organizations related to the theatre, and lectured at a number of universities In the U.S., Canada,
and England, and authored" history of the Theatre ~tJl1d. In tMs capacity he became the trusted
friend of many prominent figures in these arts; and.
WHEREAS, he has contributed to the musical arena as co-founder and later principle trombonist of the
Columbus Philharmonic Orchedra and by serving as Q U.S. Army bandmaster in World War II: and,
WHEREAS, he parlayed photography (which It<< was tought by his father, who worked with Thomas Edison in
New Jersey) into a skill level and art form, which he has exhibited in photographs and collections in
numerous galleries throughout the United Statu; and,
WHEREAS, a lover of boating, he mastered and practiced the art and joy of sal1ing, powerboating, canceing,
and kayak/ng: and,
WHERFAS, in retirement, he has continued to use his skills for the betterment of the communities where he
lives.. Initially retiring in Maine at age 65. he became active in writing for Bar Harbor concert
series and local newspapers. He was recruited by Myra Daniels and became a seasonal Naples
resident where he served as editor of The Phil (the program magazine) for eight years, developing a
high-quality publication worthy of any prominent orchestra: and.
WHEREAS, Norman Nadel continues to grow and contribute. He shares two residences and an acti~ life with
his wife, Maureen Armour, herself an activist and volunteer, who he married In J 998. An avid
rtfader, he enjoys two dal1y newspapers, half a dozen magazines and Q steady progression of books.
A specific interest is the Sible, which he has read end continues to probe in addition to reading
related books: and.
WHEREAS, at age 93, he works diligently to remai" fit and contributive, While he no longer ventures onto the
water, he exercises on his. rowing machine while listening to classical music. He recently and
reluctantly fransitioned from film to digital photography. He is sustained by the beauty of all the
arts, from beloved paintings and photographs on the walls;- to the music of the concert hall and the
drama of stoge and film. He is willing to share his knowledge and experience with others enriching
their lives and increasing their understanding of the development of many uniquely American art
'forms. Norman Nadel is a master at the art of aging; ond,
WHEREAS, May Is Older Americans Month.
NOW THEREFORe, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, that April
Z8, ZOO9, be designated as
Norman Nadel Day
DONe AND ORDEReD rHIs 2Bth l>ay of April. 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONCRS
COLLIeR COUNTY, FLORIDA
(
l>ONNA FIALA. CHAIRMAN
A Tresr:
DWIGHT e. BROCK. CLeRK
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Agenda Item No. 4C
April 28, 2009
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Proclamation designating April 28,2009 as Norman Nadel Day, in celebration of Older
Americans Month. To be accepted by Norman Nadel.
4/28/20099:0000 AM
Meeting Date:
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCe Dale
Board of County BCC Office 4/16/20099:51:00 AM
Commissioners
Approved By
Sue Filson Executive Manager to the BCe Dale
Board of County BCC Office 4/16/20092:20 PM
Commissioners
Appro\-'ed By
Winona W. Stone Assistant to the County Manger Dale
Board of County County Manager's Office 4/17/20094:43 PM
Commissioners