Agenda 10/13/2009 Item # 4B
Agenda Item No. 48
October 13, 2009
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PROCLAMA TION
WHl:REAS, the Red Walk is an established provider of one-to-one youth involvement and has
addressed the importance of drug awareness for the past nine years; and,
WHl:Rl:AS. the Red Walk provides adult mentors to thousands of children in Collier County's
public and private schools; and,
WHl:Rl:AS, the Red Walk was developed as part of the Red Ribbon Activities established by
the Substance Abuse Coalition of Collier County, as well as the Collier County
Public School System, in association with the National Drug Awareness Campaign
to be presented between October 23-31, 2009; and,
WHl:Rl:AS, national research has shown that the positive messages supported by drug-free
activities help form strong bonds between youth and their communities leading to a
direct, measurable, and lasting impact on childrens lives, and that these children
are more likely to improve their grades and their relationships with families and
peers, while being less likely to skip school, use illegal drugs or alcohol, or become
involved in criminal activity; and,
WHEREAS, locally, the Red Walk has been bringing caring adults and community organizations
into the lives of children for ten years and is the only drug awareness walking
program in Southwest Florida; and,
WHl:Rl:AS, supporting the Red Walks message of total community involvement in using local
student organizations, volunteer groups, and professional institutions as positive
models for a healthy and drug-free lifestyle in Floridas ongoing effort to recruit
and match caring adult mentors with children in our community IS an investment
that will pay immediate dividends as well as dividends in the future; and,
WHl:Rl:AS, on Friday, October 30, 2009, the Red Walk will host its tenth anniversary trek
between Physicians Regional Health Center and l:dison State College from 8:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. emphasizing the importance of awareness and positive choices
in our lives and celebrating the imperative message of good character bUilding.
NOW THl:REFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board' of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that October 30, 2009, be designated as
THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY DAY OF THE RED WALK IN COLLIER COVNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 13''' Day of October, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
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DWIGHT E. BROCK, CL8<K
Agenda Item No. 48
October 13, 2009
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Meeting Date:
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Proclamation designating October 30, 2009 as the tenth anniversary of the Red Walk in
Collier County. To be accepted by Karey Stewart, Principal, Lely Elementary School.
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Item Summary:
Prepared By
Paula Springs Executive Aide to the BCC Date
Board of County BeC Office
Commissioners 10/1/200910:11:54 AM
Approved By
Ian Mitchell BCC Office Manager Date
Board of County BCC Office
Commissioners 1015120094:16 PM
Approved By
Winona W. Stone Assistant to the County Manger Date
Board of County County Manager's Office
Commissioners 10/6/20099:32 AM