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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that brings together
well-trained and dedicated volunteers and paid staff to help prevent, prepare for and respond to
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, in Colorado, the American Red Cross has helped train tens of thousands of
residents in first aid, CPR, water safety and other life-saving skills; and
WHEREAS,the American Red Cross assists thousands of military families with delivering
messages to their loved ones serving our country; and
WHEREAS,the American Red Cross has been instrumental in assisting victims of family
fires and in all other areas of disaster relief such as tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, wars, and even
hurricanes; and
WHEREAS,under the leadership ofthe American Red Cross,thousands of volunteers stand
ready to assist those displaced by disaster in Colorado, across the nation, and around the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of September 2008 as
SAVE A LIFE SEPTEMBER
in the city of Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 2nd day of September, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk