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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History, developed and incorporated
a program for recognizing the accomplishments of black individuals; and
WHEREAS,the Ojfzce ofBlack Student Services and Colorado State University,play a vital
role in assisting and providing the Fort Collins community with diverse programming; and
WHEREAS, Wednesday, February 2, 2005, marks the official start of the celebration of
Black History Month; and
WHEREAS,this month-long celebration will include cultural activities such as educational
presentations, collaborative community programs, and motivational speakers; and
WHEREAS, these celebrations provide cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the
community; and
WHEREAS,the theme ofthis month-long celebration is "African Diaspora: TheDispersing
of Africans. "
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of February 2005 as
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
in the city offort Collins and urge all residents to participate in scheduled events.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 1st day offebruary, A.D. 2005.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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