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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony is the oldest arts organization and the only
professional symphonic orchestra in Latimer County, and for 60 years has enriched our lives and
served as an enduring cornerstone of our community's cultural foundation; and
WHEREAS, the all-volunteer, nonprofit Fort Collins Symphony Association provides
programming guidance,financial support,talent recruitment and fiscal oversight for the Symphony;
and
WHEREAS, a strong and long-standing partnership between the Fort Collins Symphony,
Colorado State University, Poudre School District, Opera Fort Collins and Canyon Concert Ballet
attracts talented professional musicians, performing artists, award-winning artistic direction, and
thousands of ticket buyers to the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony brings every 4th and 5th-grade Poudre School
District student to the Lincoln Center to enjoy a free Symphony performance as part of its annual
YES! Concert series; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins Symphony is embarking on its 60th season performing
classical orchestral music of exceptionally high caliber, contributing to the intrinsic and economic
vitality of the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS,thanks to the leadership of former conductor Will Schwartz and current music
director Wes Kenney, the Fort Collins Symphony is regarded as one of the premier cultural
organizations in the region and is poised to build upon this tradition of excellence for years to come.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
recognize 2009 as the 60th anniversary of the
FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY
and urge residents to attend a Fort Collins Symphony performance during its 60th Anniversary
season, October 24, 2009 through May 8, 2010.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of October, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk