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Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities
Month by thousands of arts and cultural organizations,communities,and states across the country,
as well as by the White House and Congress for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS,the arts and humanities embody much of the accumulated wisdom, intellect,
and imagination of humankind; and
WHEREAS, the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of every American; and
WHEREAS,the nonprofit arts industry also strengthens our economy by generating$166.2
billion in total economic activity annually and by supporting the full-time equivalent of 5.7 million
jobs; 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, Fort Collins boasts 80 plus arts and cultural organizations, more than 25 art
galleries and museums, and 20 arts and cultural festivals, and the arts annually return over $15.9
million to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the month of October 2008 has been designated as National Arts and
Humanities Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of October 2008 as
NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
in 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 21st day of October, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk