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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities affect every aspect of life in America today including
the economy, social problem solving,job creation, education, creativity, and community livability;
and
WHEREAS, the nation's 40,000 cultural organizations, the National Endowment for the
Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the nation's 4,000 local arts agencies, the arts
and humanities councils of the 50 states and U.S.jurisdictions, and the President of the United
States have participated in the past and will be asked to participate again this year in a national
celebration for the arts and humanities; and
WHEREAS, the United States Conference of Mayors has actively participated in National
Arts and Humanities Month since 1984; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of the many local arts and cultural groups, Fort Collins
appreciates and experiences the value and importance of culture in the lives of its citizens ; and
WHEREAS, the month of October 2004 has been designated as National Arts and
Humanities Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of October 2004 as
NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and urge Fort Collins residents to participate in and to celebrate the
cultural riches our community has to offer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of October, A.D. 2004.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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