Backup Documents 05/26/2009 Item # 4B
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2009 at the Eagle Lakes Community Park, it was discovered that
an exotic algae had killed the fish in the lake. The decaying fish generated
a strong, offensive odor that permeated the neighborhood and needed to be
removed immediately,' and,
WHEREAS, The Collier County Parks and R~creation Department initiated a clean-up and
contacted Debbie Vaughn at the Hendry Correctional Institute asking for
assistance with the removal of the decaying fish,' and,
WHEREAS, an immediate response from Hendry County Correctional Facility and in
particular Ben Mount who arranged for Major Soor and eight inmates to
assist with the clean-up: and,
WHEREAS, Major Soor and the eight inmates arrived at the Park early morning and
worked very hard to see the task completed before noon that day,. and,
WHEREAS, the residents of Collier County who reside near the Eagle Lakes Community
Park and also membrs of tM public who use the parks facility, are truly
grateful for the quick response, support and assistance given by Hendry
Correctional InstitutiQ/l in removing the decaying fish and thus the odor.
NOW THEREFORE, be it prtJClaimed by the Board of County CommissifJllers of Collier
County, Florida, that the
HENDRY CORRECTIONAL INSTITtlTION
be comm."cJed for their quick response and efforts to our community's needs
as we express our gratitude for their assistance.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 26th Day of May, 2009.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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DONN. FIALA, CHAIRMAN
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