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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the diversityof the Fort Collins community
and has become a national observance celebration since 1988 when it was approved by the 100th
Congress; and
WHEREAS,the Hispanic community of Fort Collins has designated September 15- October
15, 2006 as observance of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; and
WHEREAS, this month-long celebration will provide the residents of Fort Collins and
surrounding communities an opportunity to experience the heritage and culture of our Hispanic
community through various events and activities;and
WHEREAS, the celebration festivities provide cultural awareness and knowledge to the
community through music, arts, food and educational experience.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 15 - October 15, 2006 as
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
in Fort Collins and encourage residents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches our Hispanic
community has to offer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of September, A.D. 2006.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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