Backup Documents 05/25/2021 Item #16H1 1 6H
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, drug addiction is a community-wide problem, requiring a community-wide response; and
WHEREAS, drug-related crime causes hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses each year to
Collier County residents, businesses, and government; and
WHEREAS, drug courts focus on reducing crime and saving money through a program of intensive
intervention and treatment for addicted persons in the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, drug courts achieve these goals by emphasizing accountability, honesty, and personal
responsibility on the part of the addicted person; and
WHEREAS, drug courts aim to help these individuals find a lasting recovery that allows them to
repair their relationships, make whole their victims, and become contributing members
of society; and
WHEREAS, drug courts facilitate community-wide partnerships, bringing together public safety
and public health professionals in the fight against drug addiction, criminal behavior,
and recidivism; and
WHEREAS, Collier County is committed to reducing crime, supporting recovery from addiction, and
saving community resources;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 2021, be designated as
NATIONAL DRUG COURT MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
The Board encourages all citizens to support the Collier County Drug Court
in its efforts to reduce crime and facilitate a lasting recovery for its participants.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 25th Day of May, 2021.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TA"SYLOR, CHAIRMAN