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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the cityof Fort Collins recognizes the importance of giving children permanent,
safe and loving families through adoption; and
WHEREAS,more than 118,000 children in the United States foster care system are waiting to
be adopted; and
WHEREAS, more than 780 children in Colorado are waiting for permanent families;and
WHEREAS,more than 80 children in Latimer Countyare waiting forpemmanent families;and
WHEREAS, to help these children find permanent, nurturing families, the Latimer County
Department of Human Services and the Foster and Adoptive Families of Latimer County jointly
celebrate National Adoption Month along with similar celebrations in all 50 states around the country
which will offer children the chance to live with stable and loving families and encourage other
dedicated individuals to make a powerful difference in the lives of a child through adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of November 2006 as
NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
and urge all citizens to join in a national effort to raise awareness about the importance of
adoption.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set myhand and the seal of the Cityof
Fort Collins this 7th day of November, A.D. 2006.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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