Agenda 04/08/2008 Item # 4A
Agenda Item No. 4A
April 8, 2008
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS. we have been endawed not only with the blessings and benefits of our
animal companions who give us friendship and great pleasure in our
daily lives, but also with a firm respansibility as their guardians, to
provide for their needs and ensure their well-being; and,
WHEREAS, we realize that watching over these animals, who are wholly
dependent on us, means providing more than food and shelter. but
also protection from dangers such as traffic, extreme weather. and
violent crime and, therefore, must take action to ensure that they do
not became last or separated from us, their guardians; and.
WHEREAS, we recognize that os human beings. we have the pawer to
communicate with spoken and written language. while the animals we
look after do not, and thus it is our responsibility to guarantee our
animal cDmpanions a voice in our absence: and.
WHEREAS. providing identification - in the form of an IO tag, license tog.
microchip or tattoo - ;s the only way to give our companion animals a
voice should they become lost: and,
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WHEREAS. the welfare of the animals in our community is the undertaking of all
pet guardians and anima/lovers. odvocating for the widespread use of
ID tags and ather forms of identification will provide them with a
voice should they be without the protection of their human guardians.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Boord of County Commissioners
of Callier County, Florida that April 8, 2008 begins Callier County's
recognition that
Every Day is Tag Day
and we do heartily encourage full participation of all our citizens in
the events related thereto in this community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 8th Day of April. 2008
SOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
TOM HENNING. CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. SROCK. CLERK
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Agenda Item No. 4A
April 8, 2008
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Item Number:
Item Summary:
4A
Proclamation to recognize Every Day is Tag Day and to encourage pet owners to participate
in events related thereto in this community. To be accepted by Amanda Townsend. Interim
Director, Domestic Aminal Services and staff members.
Meeting Date:
4/8/2008 9:00:00 AM
Prepared By
Paula Springs
Board of County
Commissioners
Executive Aide to the BCe
Date
Bce Office
3/28/200810:16:48 AM
Approved By
Sue Filson
Executive Manager to the BCe
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
Bce Office
3/28/200810:51 AM
Approved By
Leo E, Ochs, Jr.
Deputy Cou nty Ma nager
Date
Board of County
Commissioners
County Manager's Office
3/29/20084:58 PM
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