Backup Documents 02/09/2021 Item #16H1 1 6H i
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The American Public Health Association has awarded Southwest Florida
Regional Planning Council (SWFRPC) a Healthiest Cities & Counties
Challenge grant of $100,000.00; and
WHEREAS, SWFRPC initiated the Collier County Food Policy Council on July 1, 2020
which includes a Steering Committee comprised of partners from the
SWFRPC, Blue Zones Project - Southwest Florida, Collier County
Department of Health, Florida Gulf Coast University, and University of
Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Services; and
WHEREAS, according to a 2016 Data Report published by the Florida Department of
Health, 37.2% of Collier County residents are categorized as
overweight. In 2013, only 33% of residents within the county received
the same diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, during the past 6 months, the Collier County Food Policy Council has
been successful in building communication and partnerships across sectors
to help ensure a resilient food supply. The Collier County Food Policy
Council is currently working on efforts to improve public health and
prevent chronic disease through nutritionally sound practices that are
supported by research;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed that the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida recognizes the accomplishments achieved by the
Collier County Food Policy Council to encourage that quality, fresh foods
are available locally; to promote the efficient use of land and the
preservation and conservation of agriculture; to support reduction in
food transportation; and to provide educational resources for the
community.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2021.
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J BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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V COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY T YLOR, AIRMAN
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