HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/21/2009 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 21, 2009 AS ELDERHAUS F6rt
Cityof
Cottins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins community supports individuals of all backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, thousands of Americans have special needs that hinder their ability to live a
normal life; and
WHEREAS, adult day care is a critical service in the continuum of care that allows
individuals with disabilities and seniors who need supervision to remain in their homes; and
WHEREAS,Elderhaus Adult Day Programs provides care and support to adults with special
needs over the age of 18 and provides respite to their families; and
WHEREAS,to bring attention and awareness to the issues that faced by those that they and
other local medical welfare agencies serve, Elderhaus has created the Haus-at-Home Community
Night In to recognize and celebrate the strength of individuals with special needs and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim tonight, April 21, 2009 as
HAUS-AT-HOME COMMUNITY NIGHT IN
to recognize the importance of family and pay respect to the incredible struggle and social injustices
that individuals with special needs face on a daily basis. I encourage our friends, neighbors, the
media, and public and private organizations to take the time to give thanks for the community
support that empowers social justice, spend a night in and join Elderhaus Adult Day Programs,Inc.
in its mission to make families stronger.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 21 st day of April, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk