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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the week of October 18-25, 2003 has been designated as Women Build Week for Fort Collins
Habitat for Humanity; and
WHEREAS,Habitat for Humanity in Fort Collins provides safe,decent and affordable housing for families
at 35-50 %of the Fort Collins median income; and
WHEREAS,building a safe,decent and affordable home fora single mother and her children is the function
of the Women Build in Fort Collins, as well as all Habitat for Humanity Women Builds throughout the state of
Colorado; and
WHEREAS,this program is able to provide a diversegroup ofwomen access to volunteer opportunities and
on-site training in construction areas providing them with a safe environment where they can gain construction skills
and confidence; and
WHEREAS, the Women Build offers volunteers an opportunity to help build a better community and
reconnect women by working together to improve the life of another woman; and
WHEREAS, the Women Build project allows one single mother and her children the opportunity to
experience the security and benefits of home ownership; and
WHEREAS, the city of Fort Collins joins the United States Congress in paying tribute to the dedicated
people who serve the needs of low-income families of their community.
NOW, THEREFORE,I,Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim October 18-
25, 2003, as
WOMEN BUILD WEEK
in the city of Fort Collins and urge the citizens of Fort Collins to honor and celebrate this special event.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 7th day
of October, A. D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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