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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, unintentional injury is the number one killer of children ages 14 and under--
each year nearly 6,000 children from this age group die from unintentional injuries, nearly 120,000
children are permanently disabled, and one out of every four children hurt requires emergency
medical attention; and
WHEREAS,the SAFE KIDS Larimer County Coalition, as part of the National SAFE KIDS
Campaign promotes childhood injury prevention by uniting diverse groups into local and state
coalitions, developing innovative educational tools and strategies, initiating publicpolicy changes,
promoting new technology, and raising awareness through the media; and
WHEREAS, the SAFE KIDS Lorimer County Coalition, Loveland Fire Protection and a
multitude of other partners, are hosting the 5th Annual Children's Safety Fair Event, "A Salute to
our Safety Heroes" which includes the largest car seat check-up event in Northern Colorado, an
antique fire muster display, the Kiwanis Safety Village and many other exhibits and activities
focused on preventing unintentional childhood injury; and
WHEREAS, the 5th Annual Children's Safety Fair is made possible by the numerous
partners who come together for this event including law enforcement agencies,fire and rescue
departments, emergency medical services, civic clubs, parents, physicians, educators and local
businesses who are concerned about the safety of Larimer County children.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins do hereby
proclaim September 7, 2004 as
A DAY OF ED UCATION AND A RARENESS FOR CHILDREN'S SAFETY
in the city of Fort Collins and call upon all the community to join with me in supporting the efforts
and activities the SAFE KIDS Coalition and partners to prevent childhood injury.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of September, A.D. 2004.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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