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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the month of October has been recognized as National Arts and Humanities
Month bythousands of arts and cultural organizations,communities, and states across the country,as
well as by the White House and Congress for more than two decades; and
WHEREAS,the arts and humanities affect everyaspect of life in America today,including the
economy, social problem solving,job creation,education, creativity,and community livability; and
WHEREAS,the arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, the nonprofit arts industry also strengthens our economy by generating $134
billion in economic activityannuallyand bysupporting the full-time equivalent of 4.85 million jobs;and
WHEREAS,the United States Conference of Mayors has activelyparticipated in National Arts
and Humanities Month since 1984; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts of the many local arts and cultural groups, Fort Collins
appreciates and experiences the value and importance of culture in the lives of its citizens;and
WHEREAS,Fort Collins boasts 39 nonprofit arts groups,27 art galleries and museums and
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20 arts and cultural festivals, and the arts annually return over$9 million to the local economy; and
WHEREAS,the month of October2006 has been designated as National Arts and Humanities
Month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of October 2006 as
NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
in Fort Collins and urge Fort Collins residents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches our
community has to offer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 3rd day of October,A.D. 2006.
ATTEST: Mayor
City Clerk
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