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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, across the United States, even in times of prosperity and thriving economy, the
homeless population continues to grow with over 700,000 people homeless on a given night and up to 2
million people experiencing homelessness in a given year, and
WHEREAS, in 1999 there were more than 1,800 individuals and families, in Fort Collins, who
were homeless at some point during theyear and over 5,400 living in an unstable housing situation; and
WHEREAS, the fastest growing segment of the homeless population continues to be families with
children, representing over 40 percent of the homeless population; and
WHEREAS, many citizens misunderstand the true causes and factors related to homelessness in
this day and age; and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Team (CHAT) of Latimer County is
comprised of private, public and governmental agencies and organizations that both serve the homeless and
• strive to educate the citizenry about the true issue, its effect on individuals,families and communities and
to "change the face of homelessness".
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
the week of September 17-23, 2000 as
HOMELESS ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION (HOPE) WEEK
in the city of Fort Collins and ask the community to participate in this week of education about and
advocacy far the homeless population by supporting the efforts of the CHAT and its work to break the cycle
of homelessness.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 5th day of September, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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