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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins Housing Authority (now Housing Catalyst) was
formed in 1971 following a petition by Fort Collins residents setting forth the need for a housing
authority in Fort Collins and a resolution by the City Council of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, original Board of Commissioners appointed by then-Mayor Karl Carson
included Irving Wilson, Alvin J. Kruchten, Nancy McComb, Pete Sanchez, and Harry E. Troxell;
and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst is a Larimer County mission-driven real estate developer
at the leading edge of affordable housing, forging public-private partnerships to build and
preserve affordable homes in Northern Colorado: and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst owns, manages, and was instrumental in the creation of
more than 1,600 local residences, making it the community leader in sustainable, long-term
affordable housing solutions; and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst administers rental assistance to more than 1,400 local
families each year, moving people out of homelessness, stabilizing families, and improving lives;
and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst serves thousands of community members annually,
including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children. Resident services empower and
equip residents for success by providing resources, community-building events, and the
JumpStart self-sufficiency program; and
WHEREAS, Housing Catalyst has been building community and inspiring change in
Fort Collins for 50 years. The organization is poised to continue providing creative, sustainable,
community-focused solutions to address the growing need for affordable homes in Northern
Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeni Arndt, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 7, 2021 as
HOUSING CATALYST DAY
and congratulate Housing Catalyst on 50 years of dedicated and innovative service to the Fort
Collins community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of September, A.D. 2021.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk