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Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,this year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the world's premier genetic resources
storage facilities,the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation,a U.S.Department of Agriculture
research facility situated on the Colorado State University campus in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS,dedicated in 1958 and originally known as the National Seed Storage Laboratory,the
National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation has long been at the forefront of a global effort to
provide secure, long-term preservation of genetic resources critical to world-wide food supplies and
agriculture security; and
WHEREAS, for 50 years, the National Center for Genetic Resources Preservation has put Fort
Collins on the map as one of the world's largest genetic resources storage facilities and currently houses
750,000 samples of seeds from around the globe and over 450,000 samples of animal germplasm,including
many rare and historical collections; and
WHEREAS, in addition to its storage facilities, the Center is also home to globally respected
research programs in the long-term preservation of plant and animal genetic resources and in understanding
how to assess and best preserve and ensure genetic diversity need for the future; and
WHEREAS, increased public awareness on the conservation of genetic resources has been raised
through tours of the facility with 740 visitors in 2007, including many Fort Collins school children.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim
August 19, 2008
NATIONAL CENTER FOR GENETIC
RESOURCES PRESERVATION DAY
in honor of the Center's 50th anniversary celebration and to express our appreciation for the globally
renowned scientific research, preservation efforts and service that the Center provides to Fort Collins and
the world to ensure safe,long-term preservation of diverse plant and animal genetic material critical to food
and agricultural security.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
15th day of July, A.D. 2008.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk