HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/07/2010 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 9 AND SEPTEMBER 1 City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the Poudre Landmarks Foundation,Inc.,was established in 1972 to administer
the Avery House upon its acquisition by the City of Fort Collins in 1974; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Poudre Landmarks Foundation is to preserve, restore,
protect, and interpret the architectural and cultural heritage of the Fort Collins area; and
WHEREAS, the annual Historic Homes Tour was established in 1985 as the major fund-
raising event for the Poudre Landmarks Foundation,with all proceeds benefiting its,preservation
work; and
WHEREAS,the Historic Homes Tour is a community service event held by volunteers of
the Poudre Landmarks Foundation to raise awareness about historic preservation work; and
WHEREAS, the "Retro Revival" Historic Homes Tour is the 26th annual tour as of
September 11, 2010, along with the Gala on September 9, 2010.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim Thursday, September 9, and Saturday, September 11, 2010, as the
HISTORIC HOMES TOUR DAYS
in the city of Fort Collins and call upon the community to join their fellow citizens in recognizing
and participating in this special observance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of September, A.D. 2010.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk