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WHEREAS, the American Association o diversity Women, Girl Scouts of the USA, Girls
Incorporated, the National Association for Girls and Women in Sport, the National Women's Law Center,
the Women's Sports Foundation, the YWCA USA and the Colorado Women's Sports Fund Association
join together to celebrate the 22nd Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day; and
WHEREAS, this day exists to acknowledge the past and recognize current sports achievements,
the positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing PAS equality struggle for a uali and access for
women in sports; and
WHEREAS, National Girls and Women in Sports Day began in 1987 as a day to remember
Olympic volleyball player, Flo Hyman, for her athletic achievements and her commitment to ensure
equality for women's sports; and
WHEREAS, girls' and women's athletics, at all levels, is one of the most effective avenues
available through which girls and women in the United States may develop self-discipline, initiative,
confidence, and leadership skills regardless of background; and
WHEREAS, the bonds built between girls and women through athletics help to break down the
social barriers of racism and prejudice, and the communication and cooperation skills learned play a key
role in the athlete's contributions at home, at work and to society; and
WHEREAS, a need for increased opportunities exists for girls to participate in and pursue
physical activity at the community and scholastic level to increase their health and well-being on a daily
basis so that they are able to develop lifelong fitness habits at an early age; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme is "Count Me hi."
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim February 6, 2008 as
NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
in Fort Collins, Colorado, and call upon the citizens of the city to recognize the important role athletics
play in the development of young women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 5th day of February, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk