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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the United Nations has designated 1999 as the"International Year of Older
Persons, 1999" with the theme "Toward a Society of All Ages"; and
WHEREAS,organizations, agencies, and individuals in the city of Fort Collins recognize
aging as a life-long process and preparation for old age begins in childhood and continues throughout
life; and
WHEREAS, we, recognize the importance and contribution of older persons to
intergenerational richness, the diversity of the older population, and are concerned about the
continuing poverty of older persons; and
WHEREAS,older persons are entitled to aspire and attain the highest level of health care;
and
WHEREAS, we are optimistic that the increases in life expectancy are matched by the
0 increased opportunities for older persons to find fu fillment in theseyears.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann Azari, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim theyear 1999 as
THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF OLDER PERSONS
in the city of Fort Collins, and encourage all citizens to join our nation in paying special tribute to
our older population, their families, neighbors, and friends.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 19th day of January, A.D.1999.
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk
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