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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the need for better speech and hearing is felt by all ages,from newborn through
the golden years; and
WHEREAS, Quota International,a world-wide service organization,has supported hearing
issues internationally for 80 years; and
WHEREAS, Quota International of Fort Collins was chartered in 1940 and works to
improve the lives of the hearing-impaired locally; and
WHEREAS, in 1992, Quota International of Fort Collins established and continues to
support the local Hearing Aid Bank for those in need of and unable to afford hearing devices; and
WHEREAS, Quota International of Fort Collins brought the HIP (Hearing is Priceless)
program to the Poudre School District.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of May 1999 as
BETTER SPEECH AND HEARING MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and ask the citizens to recognize the important work done by Quota
International globally and locally and encourage everyone to have their hearing tested and to take
whatever other actions may be necessary to properly care for this priceless sense.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 18th day of May, A.D. 1999.
Mayor
ATTEST.•
City Clerk
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