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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the purpose of Native American Awareness Month is to honor and recognize
the original peoples of this land; and
WHEREAS,throughout our history,American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been
an integral part of the American character, and remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral
presence; and
WHEREAS, Tribal America has brought to this great country certain values and ideas that
have become ingrained in the American spirit: that humans can thrive and prosper in harmony with
the natural environment; that people from very different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and
traditions can come together to build a great country; and that diversity can be a source of strength
rather than division; and
WHEREAS,aNative American presence has been established in the Northern Colorado area
for over 12,000 years; and
WHEREAS, today, Native Americans continue to contribute to the social, economic and
cultural prosperity of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, local resources such as the Native American Cultural Center and Colorado
State University play a vital role in assisting and providing the Fort Collins community with diverse
programming.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of November 2009 as
NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all residents to participate in scheduled events.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 3rd day of November, A.D. 2009.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk