Agenda 03/23/2021 Item #16H2 (Proclamation - Pickleball Week in Collier County)03/23/2021
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships Powered by
Margaritaville will be held in Collier County April 17 - 24, 2021
for the fifth year; and
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships attract more than
2,200 players and more than 5,000 spectators, making Collier
County the Pickleball Capital of the World; and
WHEREAS, the economic impact to Collier County exceeds $5 million with more
than 3,000 hotel room nights booked; and
WHEREAS, there are an estimated 20,000 players in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the Minto US OPEN Pickleball Championships work closely with
Kiwanis supporting children in Collier County; and
WHEREAS, the sport of pickleball promotes active, healthy lifestyles for our
seniors, youth, and everyone in between providing a fun way to
stay fit and active;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that April 17 - 24, 2021 be designated as
PICKLEBALL WEEK IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 23rd Day of March 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.H.2
Doc ID: 15291
Item Summary: Proclamation designating April 17 - 24, 2021 as Pickleball Week in Collier
County. The proclamation will be mailed to Terri Graham, co-founder of Minto US OPEN Pickleball
Championships.
Meeting Date: 03/23/2021
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
03/11/2021 11:16 AM
Submitted by:
Title: – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Deborah Curry
03/11/2021 11:16 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 03/11/2021 4:56 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez County Manager Review Completed 03/12/2021 10:01 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/23/2021 9:00 AM
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