HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/16/2000 - PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY AS FOSTE Mayor
City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,Fort Collins foster parents provide a vital services as a source of nurturing and
support by assisting infants, children and youth in reaching their full potential; and
WHEREAS,faster parents provide safe, secure and stable homes to abandoned, abused and
neglected children and youth; and
WHEREAS,foster parents open their hearts and homes to children whose families are in
crisis playing a vital role in helping children and families heal and reconnect; and
WHEREAS,foster parents assistyouth through on-going support and guidance to prepare
for adult life; and
WHEREAS, there are numerous individuals who work to increase public awareness of the
needs of children in and leaving foster care as well as the enduring and valuable contribution of
foster parents.
• NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 2000 as
FOSTER CARE MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens to volunteer their talents and energies on behalf of
children in faster care, and the foster families who care for them, during this month and throughout
the year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Ciy of Fort
Collins this 16th day of May, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ciy Clerk
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