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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, John Matsushima will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 24, 2020,
was born in Lafayette, Colorado and was the eldest of a family of eight children, raised by hard -
working immigrant parents on their farm in Platteville, Colorado; and
WHEREAS, John’s early fascination with feeding cattle became a career at which he
excelled. With scholarship support, he earned both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal
Science at Colorado A & M, now known as Colorado State University. He subsequently earned
his PhD at the University of Minnesota and began his teaching career at the University at
Nebraska eventually returning to CSU in 1961 continuing his research and teaching more than
10,000 students in beef nutrition; and
WHEREAS, John’s professional research took him to all 50 states as well as 32
countries but he always enjoyed returning home to Fort Collins where he and his wife, Dorothy,
raised their children: Bob (wife Beth) and Nancy (husband Gene). John loves spending time
with his family, especially his grandchildren (Cristina and Jim, Catie and Preston, Ryan & Jason)
and great-grandchildren (Callaway, Parker, Kenzo & Landry), is very proud of his family and
being an American citizen; and
WHEREAS, John joined the Rotary Club of Fort Collins more than 50 years ago, he
holds the distinction of never missing a weekly meeting, even when traveling internationally,
ascended to the Presidency of his Club and wrote the History of his Club for the Centennial in
2018, one of 10 books he published; and
WHEREAS, John’s motto of “Learn the good things, forget the bad” and smile for all he
meets, whether bowling or accepting an award, is inspirational.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim December 24, 2020 as
JOHN MATSUSHIMA DAY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 9th day of December, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk