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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS,too much violence exists in our community and in our schools while more people in our
community believe that violence is an ordinary way of resolving conflict, and
WHEREAS, in the wake of the recent shootings -- particularly the shooting at Columbine High
School -- there needs to be a renewed effort to end violence in our daily lives; and
WHEREAS, communities must be supportive of their children and youth, providing positive role
models and behaviors; and
WHEREAS, while it is not possible to solve all the world's ills, it is possible for each person to make
a dfference in his or her own neighborhood, school, community, workplace and social circle.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
August 29 - September 4, 1999 as
TAKE THE PLEDGE WEEK
. and encourage our community to take the following pledge To End Violence. . .
I will pledge to be a part of the solution. I will eliminate
taunting from my own behavior. I will encourage others to
do the same. I will do my part to make my community a
safe place by being more sensitive to others.
I will set the example of a caring individual.
I will eliminate profanity toward others from my language.
I will not let my words or actions hurt others...
And if others won't become part of the solution, I will.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 17th day of August, A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST.•
. City Clerk
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