Backup Documents 09/29/2009 Item # 4B
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest
expanse of mangrove forest in North America and with its 35, 000 acres
provides habitats for a rich diversity of native wildlife, including several
endangered species,' and,
WHEREAS, a maze of mangrove islands and waterways defines the Ten Thousand Islands
National Wildlife Refuge, these islands covered in mangrove trees serve as
roosts for birds and nurseries for fish, in addition it has narrow beaches
lying along the Gulf of Mexico,' and,
WHEREAS, mangrove and marsh habitats attract hundreds of species of wildlife with as
many as J 0,000 wading birds roosting on its small islands, female sea turtles
resting on the beaches, manatees feeding within the estuaries, bald eagles
soaring over the open water, the rare mangrove cuckoo and black-whiskered
vireo making their homes within the diverse habitats,' and,
WHEREAS, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service are committed to provide greater access to
this beautiful wildlif. and hoWl c()fl$tructcd a new parking lot and will soon
complete an obsllrVation tower,' and,
WHEREAS, the advantages of this improved access and viewing facility will add to the
amenities provided to waterfowl hunters, fishermllfl, other recreational users
and the many tourists who come to view this wDllderful Mtural environment.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that the week of October J 0, 2009, be designated as
NA TIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK
DONE AND ORDERED THrS 29th Day of September, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COWER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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l>ONNA F. 'ALA, CHAIRMAN
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