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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, serious social problems concern our nation and threaten its future; and
WHEREAS,connecting with others and working together through volunteer service can bridge
the differences that separate people and help solve serious social problems; and
WHEREAS, we, the American people, have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism;
and .
WHEREAS,millions ofself-sacrificing individuals touched and enhanced the lives of millions
on the ninth annual day of doinggood by giving where there was a need, rebuilding what had been
torn down, teaching where there was a desire to learn and inspiring those who had lost hope; and
WHEREAS, USA WEEKEND magazine and its affiliate newspapers and The Points of
Light Foundation and its affiliate volunteer centers have joined to promise an annual national day
of doing good that celebrates and strengthens the spirit of volunteer service; and
WHEREAS, volunteer service is an investment in the future we all must share.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the Ciy of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 28, 2000 as
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
in the ciy of Fort Collins and ask the communiy to observe this day by connecting with friends,
fellow employees and relatives and with religious, school and civic groups to engage in projects
benefitting their communiy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of October, A. D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST.
City Clerk
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