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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Vice President for Diversity Mary Ontiveros began her journey at Colorado
State University (CSU) as a student in 1969, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,
while also serving in the Associated Students of Colorado State University; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ontiveros began her professional career at CSU in 1974, and has served
in a variety of roles, some of which include Research Associate, Director of the Chicano Studies
Office, Executive Director of Admissions, Director of El Centro, and Vice President for Diversity;
and
WHEREAS, in her time at CSU, Mary Ontiveros played a pivotal role in supporting the
Student Diversity Programs and Services offices, and is widely credited for being one of the f ounders
of the university’s Principles of Community: Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, Social Justice;
and
WHEREAS, Mary Ontiveros has served as a key member of the Community Equity
Consortium, giving generously of her time and expertise since the group’s inception and continues to
pave the way for marginalized community members to become visible, playing an active role in
combating racism; and
WHEREAS, she used knowledge gained though her work to provide important perspectives
in how the university and community grew and what that means for all members of our community
irrespective of race, ethnicity and socio-economic group; and
WHEREAS, Mary Ontiveros has centered her 45-year career around fighting for equity,
justice, and diversity for all within the Fort Collins and CSU and communities, while embodying the
CSU Principles of Community, and continues to inspire those who know her.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim December 31, 2020 as
MARY ONTIVEROS DAY
I commend your exceptional service to the university and community and wish you all the best in
your retirement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of December, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk