Whereas, each year the month of March is identified as Women's History Month and is a time when our nation reflects on the valuable contributions women make to our society; and

Whereas, every girl deserves to be celebrated for her uniqueness and aspirations, and deserves to have her voice heard, her dreams supported, and her achievements acknowledged; and

Whereas, Pace Center for Girls is instrumental in helping provide a better future through education, counseling, training, and advocacy; and

Whereas, Pace Center for Girls recognizes the unique needs of young women and collaborates with Florida's Department of Children and Families, Department of Education, and Department of Juvenile Justice to empower girls to believe in themselves; and

Whereas, this month provides an opportunity to honor the achievements of girls around the world, to highlight the importance of providing resources and opportunities for girls, and to renew our commitment to ensuring that all girls can thrive and succeed in every aspect of their lives; and

Whereas, February 5th, 2026, marked the 19th anniversary of Pace Center for Girls providing services in Lee County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of March as Believing in Girls Month in Lee County and encourage all communities, organizations, and individuals to reflect on the importance of believing in the power and potential of girls.

Duly executed this 17th day of March 2026.

Whereas, food is the substance by which life is sustained; the type, quality, and amount of food that individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health; and

Whereas, there is a need for continuing nutritional education and a wide-scale effort to enhance healthy eating practices; and

Whereas, National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; and

Whereas, the campaign celebrated each year, during the month of March, focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits; and

Whereas, the overall health and well-being of our residents is of paramount importance to Lee County and Lee Health.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board of County Commissioners of Lee County, Florida does hereby proclaim the month of March as

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

in Lee County, FL and encourages all citizens to join the campaign and become concerned about their nutrition and the nutrition of others in the hope of achieving optimum health for both today and tomorrow.

Duly executed this 17th day of March 2026.