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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in every community, boys and girls are left to find theirown recreation and companionship
in the streets and we see an increasing number of children at home with no adult care or supervision; and
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WHEREAS,young people need to know that someone cares about them and Boys and Girls Clubs offer
that and more; and
WHEREAS, 150 members of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Latimer County are participating in the
Everest 2000 Expedition; and
WHEREAS, the Everest 2000 Expedition began on March 23,2000,when Colorado-based climber Tim
Cowen began his trek up Mount Everest; and
WHEREAS, Tim will send updates to the Fort Collins Base Camp at the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Latimer County from Everest as often as possible using satellite telephones, e-mail and a digital camera; and
WHEREAS, through this communication, Tim will take the kids with him in spirit on his exciting
• adventure, in an effort to show them that any goal is achievable; and
WHEREAS, by sponsoring Tim's climb of Mount Everest, Boys and Girls Clubs of Latimer County
hopes to increase membership and community involvement in the program, while heightening awareness of all
their exciting services and programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, I,Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim June
4, 2000 as
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OFLARIMER COUNTY DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and urge the community to support the activities planned by the Boys and Girls Clubs
to recognize and celebrate the Everest 2000 expedition and to recognize the contributions given so freely by the
volunteers, Tim Cowen and OK Connor, who support the local Boys and Girls Clubs by offering the Everest
Expedition.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
16th day of May, A.D. 2000.
Mayor
• ATTEST..
City Clerk
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