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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS, there are sound economic, environmental and social reasons for local entities to encourage
recycling to reduce disposal costs,conserve resources andprotect the environment. Local communities can do much
to reverse environmental degradation and contribute to building a healthy society; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University is recognized as a top research university where interest in the
environment runs deep throughout the campus and the Fort Collins community. Colorado's environment serves as
an "outside"classroomfor Colorado State University. The University teaches students by showing commitment to
the environment through education, research and in its day-to-day operations. The Departments ofHousing and
Food Services, Facilities Management, and ASCSU commit to support the Earth Day Recycling 2003 campaign
through the following actions:
Colorado State University generates more than 12,691 cubicyards oftrash and this trash is buried
in the landfill. Colorado State University is on track to recycle more than 10,937 cubic yards in
2003 through its recycling program; and
Recycling saves precious energy, conserves valuable natural resources,protects the environment,
reduces landfill needs and hasa positive economic impact. Colorado State University and the
residents of Fort Collins and Lorimer County can do more to reduce and recycle waste; and
Waste reduction and the purchase of recycled content products are critically important elements of
an environmentally responsible waste management program; and
America Recycle Day is a national promotion to help raise awareness about recycling and buying
recycledproducts. Colorado State University is hosting an America Recycle Day event to celebrate
the worthwhile cause of recycling. Recycling is good for the communities of Colorado State
University and Fort Collins.
NOW, THEREFORE,I, Ray Martinez,Mayor of the City ofFort Collins, do hereby proclaim November15
as
AMERICA RECYCLE DAY 2003
in the city of Fort Collins and hereby encourage all residents, businesses and institutions to use AMERICA
RECYCLE DAY2003 to celebrate peace and care to the earth and help restore and renew the wonder of life on our
planet-- one human family, one earth!
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City ofFort Collins this 4th day
of November, A.D. 2003.
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk
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