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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, eachyear,Americans generate more than 217 million tons of municipal solid
waste. That's more than 4.4 pounds per person per day. While the nation has reached an overall
recycling rate of more than 28 percent, much more can be done, especially in closing the loop and
purchasing products made with recycled content; and
WHEREAS, to focus the nation's attention on the importance of recycling and closing the
loop, businesses, industries, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals have
joined together to celebrate America Recycles Day and are encouraging their employers, staff,
customers, membership, and all citizens to pledge to buy more recycled-content products starting on
November 15; and
WHEREAS, participating in America Recycles Day is one way citizens can help raise
awareness about the need to reduce waste by reusing, recycling, and buying recycled products; and
WHEREAS, the theme of America Recycles Day is `For Our Children's Future... Buy
Recycled Today;" and
WHEREAS, state and community leaders need to spread the word about the excellent
programs they have established, the growth of markets for recyclable materials, and the importance
of buying recycled products.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim Monday, November 15, 1999 as
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
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 November, A.D. 1999,
Mayor
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City Clerk
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