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Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History, developed and incorporated
a program for recognizing the accomplishments of black individuals; and
WHEREAS,the Office of Black Student Services and Colorado State University play a vital
role in assisting and providing the Fort Collins community with diverse programming; and
WHEREAS,Sunday,February 1,2009,marked the official start of the celebration of Black
History Month; and
WHEREAS,this month-long celebration will include cultural activities such as educational
presentations, collaborative community programs, and motivational speakers; and
WHEREAS, these celebrations provide cultural awareness and knowledge throughout the
community; and
WHEREAS, the theme of this month-long celebration is "Progress is Impossible Without
Change."
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of February 2009 as
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all residents to participate in scheduled events.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 3rd day of February, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk