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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, February 12-18, 2006, has been designated Career and Technical Education Week by the
Association for Career and Technical Education to recognize that profound economic and technological changes
in our society are rapidly reflected in the structure and nature of work, thereby placing new and additional
responsibilities on our educational system; and
WHEREAS, career and technical education provides Americans with a school-to-careers connection and
is the backbone of a strong, well-educated workforce, which fosters productivity in business and industry and
contributes to America's leadership in the international marketplace; and
WHEREAS, career and technical education gives high school students in Fort Collins experience in
practical, meaningful applications of basic skills such as reading, writing, and mathematics, thus improving the
quality of their education, motivating potential dropouts, and giving all students leadership opportunities in their
fields and in their communities; and
WHEREAS, career and technical education offers individuals lifelong opportunities to learn new skills,
which provide them with career choices and potential satisfaction; and
WHEREAS, the ever-increasing cooperative efforts of career and technical educators, business, and
industry stimulate the growth and vitality of our local economy and that of the entire nation by preparing graduates
for career fields forecast to experience the largest and fastest growth in the next decade.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor ofthe City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim February
12-18, 2006 as
Career and Technical Education Week
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all citizens to become familiar with the service and benefits offered by the career
and technical education programs in this community and to support and participate in these programs to enhance
their individual work skills and productivity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 7th
day of February, A.D. 2006
Mayor
ATTEST.-
City Clerk
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