Date Picture Taken: 05/22/2012
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5-22-12 ALS Awareness Month
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and
Whereas, the early symptoms of ALS include weakness of the skeletal muscles, especially involving the arms and legs, and difficulty in swallowing, talking, and breathing, and Whereas, ALS eventually causes muscles to atrophy, and the patient becomes a functional quadriplegic, and Whereas, ALS does not affect a patient's mental capacity; therefore, the patient remains alert and aware of his or her loss of motor functions and the inevitability of continued deterioration and death, and
Whereas, on average, patients diagnosed with ALS survive only two to five years after the diagnosis, and Whereas, research indicates that military veterans are TWICE as likely to develop ALS than those who have not served in the military, and Whereas, ALS has no known cause, means of prevention, or cure, and Whereas, the designation of an "Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" will increase awareness regarding the circumstances of ALS patients and the terrible impact this disease has not only on the patient but on the patient's family and the larger community and will support the goals of research on ALS, which are to find the cause or causes of ALS, understand the mechanisms involved in the progression of the disease, and develop effective treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby designate May 2012 as “Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month" in Lee County.
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5-22-12 EMS Week
The year 2012 marks Lee County’s Emergency Medical Services 40th anniversary; and Whereas, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and Whereas, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and Whereas, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and Whereas, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators, dispatchers and others; and Whereas, the members of emergency medical services teams engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and Whereas, the members of Lee County Emergency Medical Services responded to 80,876 calls for assistance (a new record) with an average countywide response time of 5 minutes 56 seconds in 2011; and Whereas, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2012 as: EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK in Lee County with the theme, EMS: More Than a Job It’s a Calling; and we encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities.
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5-22-12 Trauma Awareness Month
Trauma Awareness month is designed to raise regional attention to trauma and what must be done to reduce the devastating impact of traumatic injuries; and Whereas, trauma is the leading cause of death for all Floridians between the ages of 1 and 44 every year; with someone in Florida being traumatically injured every 12 minutes; enough to fill Germain Arena 6 times; and Whereas, motor vehicle crashes and falls resulting in blunt force trauma make up more than 80% of all trauma cases treated in our trauma district area each year; and Whereas, in 2011 more than 2,200 Floridian residents and visitors in our Lee County Trauma Services District area were treated at the trauma center at Lee Memorial Hospital; and
Whereas, national studies show that patient mortality is reduced by 15 – 20% when the patient is treated for traumatic injuries in a Trauma Center rather than in a non-trauma center; and Whereas, there are more than 1.2 million residents in the Lee County Trauma Services District comprised of Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties; serviced by the only Trauma Center on the Florida Gulf Coast between Tampa and Miami; and Whereas,recognition is due for our Lee County Trauma Services District for its accomplishments and contributions to improve public welfare by providing quality trauma care for all residents and visitors; injury prevention outreach, education, and research; disaster preparedness and response; and demonstrating that an effective trauma center saves the lives of our residents and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, does hereby extend greetings and best wishes to those observing Trauma Awareness Month during the month of May 2012.
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5-8-12 American Heart Association Fit Friendly Award
5-8-12 American Heart Association Fit Friendly Award
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5-8-12 Letter Carriers National Food Drive
The letter carriers are conducting their annual food drive on May 12, 2012; and Whereas: On that day, mail carriers are requesting that citizens leave non-perishable food by their mailbox; and Whereas: The food will be collected, and in our community it will be distributed by the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida; and Whereas: The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida will distribute the food to over 150 agencies that feed people in need. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim May 12, 2012 as:
LETTER CARRIERS NATIONAL FOOD DRIVE DAY
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5-8-12 Salvation Army Week
A love for God and a desire to help others is the motivation behind the men and women of The Salvation Army; and
Whereas: The Salvation Army in Lee County, Florida provides much more than spiritual counseling and basic human necessities to the needy and hurting on a daily basis; and
Whereas: The Salvation Army serves as a symbol of compassion, but more so an active participant in the provision of services to thousands of Lee County men, women and children; and Whereas: The Salvation Army has been providing these programs to residents for 59 years; and
Whereas: The Salvation Army provides its services to people in need without regard to race, color, creed, sex or age.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim May 14-20, 2012 as: The Salvation Army Week
in Lee County and urge all our citizens to join us in honoring the dedicated men and women who work or volunteer for this fine organization and touch the lives of so many.
| Date Picture Taken: 05/01/2012
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5-1-12 Barbara Manzo Retirement
Barbara Manzo has dedicated 22 years of service to Lee County and its residents, snowbirds and tourists; and
Whereas: Her leadership with the county began in 1990 when she brought her force of energy from a thriving career in New York to the sandy shores of Southwest Florida; and
Whereas: She is retiring from her position as Director of Parks & Recreation, which manages more than 29,400 acres with diverse sites including Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins spring training facilities, state-of-the-art recreation centers, a progressive Conservation 20/20 program recognized nationally, and pristine Gulf-of-Mexico beach parks; and Whereas: She led this county department to attain national accreditation and re-accreditation, oversaw its recognition with National Recreation and Parks Association and helped it nab many other awards as she pursued an ambitious vision of intertwined blueways and greenways with recreational opportunities like none other; and Whereas: Her strength and spirit buoy Lee County Parks & Recreation, a progressive and highly professional agency that is proud of its staff and facilities; and Whereas: Her colleagues describe her as a determined, passionate straight-shooter known for acknowledging the kudos of her staff – and sometimes mentoring them in an Italian, matronly manner; and Whereas: We will miss hearing her say, What, What do you mean and her ability to cultivate humor even during challenging times, saying Its Parks & Recreation: Its supposed to be fun! and
Whereas: We know now that even in retirement we will still be hearing from her because reluctance to share opinions and enthusiasm for parks is not one of her short-comings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida conveys its grateful appreciation for outstanding contributions and dedication to Lee County and praises her commitment to the public enjoyment of parks and facilities in our community.
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5-1-12 Bike Month
Many Lee County residents own bicycles and surveys indicate that the majority of Southwest Florida drivers ride a bicycle at least once a year and over one-third ride a bicycle at least once a month; and Whereas: A bicycle is recognized as a vehicle and is a viable means of transportation for many types of trips and destinations; and Whereas: National health organizations, environmental agencies, and physical fitness activists believe increased bicycling to be of national interest for health purposes; and Whereas: An increase in the use of bicycles in place of motor vehicle use will correspondingly decrease greenhouse gas emissions in Lee County; and
Whereas: Lee County has an interest in encouraging the use of bicycles, increasing education and awareness of bicycle safety; and Whereas: Lee County has invested millions of dollars to construct bicycle facilities as part of roadway improvements and as a retrofit to existing roads; and
Whereas: The Board of County Commissioners adopted a Complete Streets Resolution on November 10, 2009; and
Whereas: The month of May is being promoted by the League of American Bicyclists as National Bike Month, with the week of May 14-18 as Bike-to-Work Week and Friday, May 18 as Bike-to-Work Day. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, does hereby declare May 2012 to be Bike Month, with the week of May 14-18, 2012 as Bike-to-Work Week and with Friday, May 18, 2012 as Bike-to-Work Day in Lee County.
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5-1-12 Team Tourism Travel Rally Day
Tourism is the economic engine of Lee County and 5 million people visit Lee County each year, generating $2.7 billion in economic impact and 52,000 jobs in Lee County; and Whereas: Tourism has a direct and indirect economic impact on our community from our resorts, attractions, restaurants, shopping malls, grocery stores, movie theaters and a myriad of small businesses; and Whereas: The Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau’s dedicated staff, supported by thousands of tourism industry employees, work hard every day to fuel the pipeline of visitors to our community and make the Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel a top-ranked destination; and Whereas: It is with much excitement that the Lee County Board of County Commissioners invites the community to join the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau at the Team Tourism Rally Day on May 8, 2012; and the Celebration of Business & Tourism Chrysalis Awards Luncheon & Trade Show on May 9, 2012; and Whereas: The Team Tourism Travel Rally Day and the Celebration of Business & Tourism Chrysalis Awards Luncheon & Trade Show are produced in support of National Travel & Tourism Week to help drive home the value of tourism, the community teamwork involved in maintaining and enhancing tourism as a major economic engine for Lee County, and how important the travel industry is to our destination; and Whereas: Tourism partners, community leaders and businesses, elected officials, the local community, and travel workers and their families are invited to join as we highlight travel’s value as an economic force and job creator.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, on behalf of the citizens of Lee County, invites the community to come out and convey its grateful appreciation for outstanding contribution and dedication by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau’s dedicated staff and the 52,000 people working in tourism in Lee County that we hereby proclaim May 8, 2012 as TEAM TOURISM TRAVEL RALLY DAY in Lee County.
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4-24-12 Crescent Beach Family Park
The Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce established in 1939 by local business professionals; and
Whereas: The Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes outstanding and dedicated business leaders and professionals; and Whereas: The Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce presented the New Image Award to Lee County Parks and Recreation on January 28th of 2012 at their Annual Gala for the construction of the new Crescent Beach Family Park; and Whereas: The Greater Fort Myers Beach Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman, Andrew Cochrane, honored Lee County Parks and Recreation for developing the new Crescent Beach Family Park, the 2.25 acres beachfront property that the Lee County Board of County Commissioners purchased in September 2010 along with the .72 acres across the street formally known as the Seafarer’s Village; and Whereas: The Lee County Parks and Recreation staff decided to save the county money and work on the project in house with the oversight and assistance of the County’s Public Works Construction and Design staff; and Whereas: The Lee County Parks and Recreation staff, along with Facility Services’ Maintenance and Repair staff, spent countless hours to provide the beautiful landscaped picnic area, volleyball courts, restrooms, handicap parking along with open space on the beach. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize the Lee County Parks and Recreation Department staff and the Public Works Department staff for their achievements and extends grateful appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown towards the community of Lee County.
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4-24-12 FGCU Hockey Club Championship
On March 20, 2012, Florida Gulf Coast Universitys Ice Hockey Club won the Universitys first National Championship in its 14 year history; and Whereas: The team had to beat Michigan, Colorado State, Northeastern, Michigan State, and last years champions Grand Valley on consecutive days; and
Whereas: The FGCU Ice Hockey Club had a record of 84-4 over the past 2 seasons and this is the first ACHA National Championship awarded to a team outside of Michigan in 10 years; and Whereas: The 2012 Ice Hockey club has 10 graduating seniors, 13 Academic All-Americans which is an FGCU sports record, and ranks in the top 2 percent of all ACHA teams; and Whereas: Throughout the 2012 season and as National Championship Tournament host, visiting hockey team members filled 2440 local hotel rooms supporting the local economy which in turn generates a significant impact for our tourism industry. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida wishes to recognize the Florida Gulf Coast Universitys Ice Hockey Club for their commitment to the sport of ice hockey. Furthermore, the Board would also like to thank the entire student body, parents, team and coaches of Florida Gulf Coast University for bringing this ACHA National Championship to Lee County.
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4-24-12 Fort Myers Kiwanis Club 90th Anniversary
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time; and
Whereas: Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. Fort Myers Kiwanis Club, one of the oldest community service organizations in Southwest Florida, was chartered in April 28, 1922 and will be honoring its 90th anniversary on Wednesday April 25, 2012; and Whereas:Fort Myers Kiwanis Club President R. Q. Richards was instrumental in bringing Connie Mack and Philadelphia Athletics Baseball team for Spring Training to Terry Park, thereby launching baseball tradition in Lee County; and Whereas: Fort Myers Kiwanis Club has organized and sponsored many community service projects including but not limited to The Thomas Alva
Edison Kiwanis Regional Science & Engineering Fair, since 1958 benefiting middle and high school children in four counties; and Whereas: Fort Myers Kiwanis Club has adopted Edgewood Elementary Academy as a partner school and supports their Blessings in a Backpack program each week; and Whereas: Fort Myers Kiwanis Club established the Kiwanis Park in downtown Fort Myers, planted trees in several roadways and parks for beautification, helped build children's playgrounds, assisted in Habitat for Humanity and Keep Lee County Beautiful projects. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida that we do hereby celebrate April 25, 2012 as:
FORT MYERS KIWANIS CLUB 90TH ANNIVERSARY and honors all the volunteers who dedicate their time, energy and resources to help young children and to give to our community.
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4-24-12 Length of Service Awards
4-24-12 Length of Service Awards
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4-24-12 Rotary Club 90th Birthday
One of the oldest Rotary clubs in America, the Lakeland Rotary club wished to expand the “Service Above Self “mission of Rotary to more parts of Florida, particularly Southwest Florida; and Whereas: The Lakeland club itself was chartered only a few years after the first ever Rotary Club in Chicago, Illinois had been founded on February 23, 1905, through the efforts of Paul Harris; and Whereas: Being sponsored by the Lakeland Club, The Rotary Club of Fort Myers was founded on April 1, 1922, as part of the rapidly growing organization of service clubs, with Mr. Ora E. Chapin serving as Charter President; and
Whereas: The Rotary Club of Fort Myers is the Largest Rotary Club and Service Club in Southwest Florida; and Whereas: The Rotary Club of Fort Myers, through sponsorship of new clubs in the area, has become the father and grandfather of 30 additional clubs, thus providing enormous additional service to an even much larger region; and Whereas: Over two thousand men and women from Lee County have been members of the club, and through that membership provided extensive unselfish and unpaid service to the community; and
Whereas: Though formed as an organization for men only, in 1993 Ruth Messmer became the first female member of the club through the sponsorship of then club President Franklin Mann, thus doubling the opportunity for both membership and community service; and Whereas: Following shortly after the induction of its first female member, Gay Rebel Thompson became the first female President of the Club, providing exemplary leadership; and Whereas: Over 2 million dollars have been raised and spent on worthwhile projects by the Rotary Club of Fort Myers, for the entire community, and uncountable thousands of hours of volunteer labor has been expended by club members for the betterment of the community; and Whereas: Numerous public officials, including Legislators, Mayors, Judges and County Commissioners, have been proud to be known as members of the Rotary Club of Fort Myers; and Whereas: It is altogether fitting and appropriate to note the 90th birthday of this splendid service organization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does proudly take observance of this landmark occasion, and does officially say thank you for your many achievements for the betterment of mankind and our local community, and offers a very happy Club birthday to all members, past and present, and further, does hereby wish the Rotary Club of Fort Myers continued success in the years ahead.
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4-17-12 Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child abuse and neglect is a complex and ongoing problem in our society, affecting many children in Lee County; and
Whereas: Every child is entitled to be loved, cared for, nurtured, feel secure and be free from verbal, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, and neglect; and
Whereas: It is the responsibility of every adult who comes in contact with a child to protect that child’s inalienable right to a safe and nurturing childhood; and Whereas: Lee County has dedicated individuals and organizations such as the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida who work daily to counter the problem of child abuse and to help parents obtain the assistance they need; and Whereas: Our communities are stronger when all citizens become aware of child abuse prevention and become involved in supporting parents to raise their children in a safe and nurturing environment; and
Whereas: Effective child abuse prevention programs succeed because of partnerships among families, social service agencies, schools, religious and civic organizations, law enforcement agencies and the business community; and
Whereas: All citizens, community agencies, faith organizations, businesses will work to increase their efforts to support families. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of April 2012 as: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH in Lee County and commends this observance during April 2012 to the citizens of Lee County.
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4-17-12 National Volunteer Week
The Neighborhood Accountability Board program administered by Lee County Department of Human Services since 2002 provides court diversion services to youth who have committed a crime; and Whereas: In order to successfully implement the Neighborhood Accountability Board program, the County relies on community volunteers to participate in Restorative Justice conferencing with the youth, his/her parent or guardian and the victim to address and repair the harm caused by the youth and formulate a plan by which the youth agrees to repair said harm; and Whereas: The volunteers in the conference give a voice to the community affected by the crime; and Whereas:In fiscal year 2010-2011, 58 volunteers gave over 580 hours of their time to participate in youth conferences; and Whereas: In fiscal year 2010-2011, with the assistance of the volunteers, the Neighborhood Accountability Board program worked with 201 youth and the program continues to be successful in that 94% of youth served remained crime free six months after case closure; and
Whereas: It is nationally recognized as Volunteer Appreciation Week April 15th through April 21st.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize and appreciate the dedication of our Neighborhood Accountability Board community volunteers who truly make a difference in the lives of youth by providing them the skills and opportunities to grow into productive adults.
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4-17-12 Taking it to the Streets Campaign
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, 2012; and Whereas:The State of Florida is dedicated to improving air quality, improving health and physical fitness, and reducing energy consumption; and Whereas:The participating local governments of Southwest Florida, including Lee County and the City of Fort Myers governments, in cooperation with Lee County Transit LeeTran and the Florida Department of Transportation, District One’s FDOT Commuter Services Program, contribute to these state goals by reducing traffic congestion and lowering greenhouse gas emissions throughout Lee County by promoting the use of alternative commute modes; and
Whereas: Participating Lee County local governments, LeeTran, and FDOT Commuter Services have joined together as part of outreach activities to shift commuters away from drive-alone travel by hosting a county-wide Taking it to the Streets campaign and supporting individual events and activities throughout Lee County; and Whereas:Taking it to the Streets is a regional campaign to support and engage in activities that promote alternative forms of transportation, we further support public transportation and other forms of alternative transportation and recognize Taking it to the Streets participants by encouraging them to utilize FDOT Commuter Services Trip Track program to document trips made by carpool, transit, bicycle and other alternative modes of travel. Each trip tracked can be quantified according to individual savings in dollars, pounds of pollutants, vehicle miles of travel and other features; and Whereas:Lee Tran will provide a FREE ride to all residents and visitors on Thursday April 19, 2012; and Whereas:Lee County participating local governments, Lee County Health Department, BikeWalkLee, LeeTran, and FDOT Commuter Services are promoting increased interest in alternative travel options due to unstable gas prices, current economic conditions, and concerns about climate change; and Whereas:Lee County participating local Governments, Lee County Health Department, BikeWalkLee, LeeTran, and FDOT Commuter Services will be hosting a Taking it to the Streets campaign, during which the public will be encouraged to try alternative forms of transportation to work, school, shopping, or play; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSISSIONERS OF LEE COUNTY, FLORIDA proclaims the month of April 2012 as our official Taking it to the Streets campaign and encourages residents and visitors of Lee County and the City of Fort Myers to consider, utilize, and track alternatives to drive-alone commuting as participants in the Taking it to the Streets campaign.
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4-17-12 Water Conservation Month
Floridas natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches attract residents and visitors from around the world; and Whereas: Clean and sustainable water resources are vital to Floridas environment, economy and quality of life; and
Whereas: More than 90 percent of Southwest Florida’s drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment; and Whereas: Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water, and the future of Florida depends greatly upon the availability of water; and
Whereas: The State of Florida, together with local partners, are investing billions of dollars to develop alternative water supplies, clean up stormwater pollution, restore rivers, lakes and springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment; and Whereas: All water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to
reduce water use and protect Florida’s water resources; and
Whereas: Lee County and the South Florida Water Management District, promote water conservation to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities; and
Whereas: The Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating April as Florida’s Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state’s precious water resources. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of April as Water Conservation Month in Lee County.
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4-10-12 Public Safety Week
The annual National Public Safety Telecommunications Week honors those who perform the vital functions of Public Safety Telecommunications for E-911, EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement; and Whereas: The Certified Communication Specialists who work at Lee Control for Lee County Government, providing this demanding and stressful service to the residents and visitors of Lee County are the connective lifeline between the public and the responding Fire and EMS Crew; and Whereas:This lifeline is maintained through the administration of Emergency Medical Dispatch Pre-Arrival Instructions; and Whereas: Lee Control is a National Academy of Emergency Dispatch ACE Accredited Dispatch Center because of the dedication and commitment to standards of excellence in service; and Whereas: Recognition is due to all those Communication Specialists who have dedicated themselves to this profession, providing outstanding service to Lee County citizens and visitors. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the week of April 8-14, 2012 as: NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK in Lee County. Furthermore, we hereby convey our sincere appreciation to all the Communication Specialists at Lee Control for their outstanding contributions to the safety of our community.
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4-10-12 Together We Mean Community
On December 29, 2011, Lee County’s Department of Transportation, Tolls Division Customer Service Representative, Sandy Heinkel, found two twenty dollar bills in the test lane at the LeeWay Service Center; and Whereas:Sandy quickly noted the last customer she had helped and resourcefully reviewed his account to locate his contact information; and Whereas: She turned the information and the forty dollars over to her supervisor; and Whereas: On January 6, 2012, the customer was contacted successfully by staff and it was confirmed by the customer’s wife that her husband lost two twenty dollar bills and had spent several hours looking for them; and Whereas: Upon hearing the money was secure and could be picked up at the LeeWay Service Center, the grateful customer commented “How nice that there are still honest people in the world.”; and
Whereas: Sandy Heinkel’s actions clearly exemplify the strength of her character and the integrity she exudes on a daily basis; and Whereas:This simple act of honesty displays Sandy’s moral compass but also serves as an exemplary representation of Lee County employees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize and praise Sandy Heinkel for going above and beyond her assigned duties and making an outstanding contribution to the citizens and community of Lee County and congratulate her as the selected employee for the Together We Mean Community program for 1st Quarter, 2011/2012.
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4-10-12 US Submarine Service 112th Birthday
In South West Florida, former submariners may choose to join their shipmates in USSVI, by belonging to the USS Barb Base honoring the submarines SS-220 and SSN-596, one World War II and later a nuclear fast attack boat both having the name; Barb; and Whereas:During the Second World War, the Submarine Service took on the unofficial title, The Silent Service, due to the inherent secrecy of its missions. The Submarine Service is credited with sinking over 30 percent of Japan's navy, including eight aircraft carriers; and Whereas:Victory at sea did not come cheaply, the Submarine Force lost 52 boats and 3,506 men or approximately one in four boats failed to return. Many of these boats and the men who served on them are still listed as, “overdue, presumed lost” because the final location of the boats remain unknown even today; and Whereas:At the end of WWII the submarine force began using newly designed nuclear propulsion developed boats, they became known as Fast Attacks. Two modern Fast Attacks have been lost, the USS Thresher and USS Scorpion; and Whereas:In 1959 a new type of nuclear submarine was launched. The USS George Washington was the first nuclear submarine capable of launching missiles while remaining submerged. The Navy gave her a new designation SSBN and all future Fleet Ballistic Missile or FBM’s would carry that designation; and Whereas:From its inception the Submarine Service has and remains an “all volunteer” branch of the US Navy. Anyone who has toured one of the museum boats located around the country will quickly realize that not everyone is suited for life under the sea. New volunteers are encouraged by old salts with the phrase: There really are only two types of ships…Submarines and Targets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby recognize the Submarine Service as it celebrates its 112th birthday this April 11, 2012.
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4-10-12 USSVI Kap 4 Kids Day
The United States Submarine Veterans Inc. USSVI was started by a group of United States Submarine Veterans of World War II on 12 October, 1963 in Orange, NJ; and Whereas: The founders shared a belief in the need of an organization open to all submariners, from the very beginning of the Submarine Service through to the present and into the future - not limited to just those who served so ably in the second World War; and Whereas: They wanted to make it known that those lost on Submarines, in the line of duty for their country, will never be forgotten; and Whereas: The Charitable Foundation of the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. was formed in 2000 to further the creed of USSVI by assuming the responsibility of USSVI activities which are charitab1e in nature such as scholarships, memorials and museum support; and Whereas: The Kap SS 4 Kid SS program was founded on July 1, 2007 by USSVI’s current National Commander, T. Michael Bircumshaw; and Whereas: Kap SS4 Kid SS is a USSVI Community Outreach Program that brings comfort and joy to medically challenged children through visits to hospitals, hospices, Ronald McDonald Houses, child psychiatric facilities or anywhere they are being treated; and Whereas: The social interaction of a Kap SS 4 Kid SS visit benefits sick children as well as the Sub Vets who visit them, provides positive local awareness for USSVI and is in keeping with USSVI’s creed; and Whereas: The Barb Base of USSVI, with submarine veteran members from all over Lee County is initiating their participation in the Kap SS 4 Kid SS program on this date.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida, does hereby proclaim April 10, 2012, as ‘USSVI Kap SS 4 Kid SS Day’ in Lee County, Florida and urges all citizens to celebrate Kap SS 4 Kid SS Day and to assist with the efforts of USSVI Barb Base in this worthy endeavor. Furthermore, the Board urges all citizens to support the USSVI Barb Base as they bring the Kap SS 4 Kid SS program to Lee County.
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