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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the diversity of the Fort Collins
community and has been a national observance celebration since 1988 when it was approved by the
100th Congress. The Hispanic/Latinx community of Fort Collins has designated September 15-
October 15, 2021 as observance of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration; and
WHEREAS, as the largest minority population in Fort Collins, the Latinx community has
historically faced cultural and systemic barriers to inclusion and equitable treatment in the City; and
WHEREAS, despite such discrimination, Fort Collins is proud to be home to American
citizens of Hispanic and Latinx descent, and Hispanic Latinx immigrants who work tirelessly to
remove said barriers and advance the cause of equality for all in our community; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic/Latinx communities have played an important role in our strength and
prosperity in the City of Fort Collins by making the community vibrant, strong, and productive. Their
tenacity, energy and leadership are woven into the culture of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the City celebrates Hispanic/Latinx community organizations namely the
Museo De Las Tres Colonias, which opened in 2004, for sharing the history of Hispanic Sugar Beet
workers lives in the Tres Colonies, Education of Hispanic contributions to our Fort Collins
Community, and the significant contributions of the sugar beet industry to the Fort Collins
community. In October, the Museo will be hosting a month long "Day of the Dead” at the Museo De
Las Tres Colonias community altars to honor migrant workers, veterans, and friends and family of
Tres Colonias; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins City Council and staff have committed to make Fort Collins a
welcoming community for all citizens, and we recognize there is more work ahead of us. Equality
and inclusion are fundamental community values in Fort Collins, ensuring that all residents feel
respected, valued and affirmed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeni Arndt, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
September 15-October 15, 2021 as
HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
in Fort Collins and encourage residents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches that our
Hispanic community has to offer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 21st day of September, A.D. 2021.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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Interim City Clerk