HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/18/2007 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 AS NANCY Mayor
City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins recognizes that Disabled Resource Services, a non-profit
agency, has for over twenty-eight years uniquely served people among us who have disabilities; and
WHEREAS,Nancy Jackson has served as Executive Director of Disabled Resource Services for
twenty-five years, since 1982; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Jackson, recognized as a leader in Colorado in the Independent Living
movement,has created all of the current services provided by Disabled Resource Services and continually
secures funding to support them; and
WHEREAS,we honor Disabled Resource Services for serving at least 4,200 citizens of Larimer
County each year,providing Independent Living Skills training,peer counseling,employment services to
youth and adults, adaptive equipment, housing counseling, funding for barrier removal, medical
transportation,prescription drugs and housing needs, emergency funding for utilities and transportation,
the Nursing Facilities Transition Program, Social Security Advocacy, Braille instruction and the Older
Individuals who are Blind Program; and
WHEREAS, Nancy Jackson continues to inspire citizens with her leadership and hard work,
exemplifying the heroic achievements of what one person can do when serving others; and
WHEREAS, there will be a celebration of Nancy Jackson's 25th Year as Executive Director of
Disabled Resource Services at Lincoln Center in Fort Collins at 4:00 pm on September 28, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins,do herebyproclaim
September 28, 2007 as
NANCY JACKSON DAY
in Fort Collins and invite the citizens of our community to share in this celebration.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I,have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 18th day of September, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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