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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, homecoming is a time for alumni to return to their alma mater to celebrate,
reminisce and rekindle friendships and for students to show support and pride for their school; and
WHEREAS,the community homecoming parade and other homecoming events are unique
in bringing together members of the Fort Collins family; and
WHEREAS,the community homecoming parade has grown every year since 1994, and as
Fort Collins grows, the community homecoming parade remains one of our few community
traditions; and
WHEREAS, bringing Colorado State University, Front Range Community College and
Poudre School District students together provides a wonderful experience because our diversity
makes us a stronger, more interesting community; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme "Celebrate Homecoming" emphasizes the importance of a
place to call home and the necessity of collaboration among all our community entities to achieve
our collective goal of becoming"communities of character"; and
WHEREAS, the students of Colorado State University, Poudre School District and Front
Range Community College along with the City ofFort Collins,the Downtown Business Association,
Veterans' Activities Committee and Fort Collins Senior Center all work together on these
community-wide events.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 28 through October 27, 2007 as the annual
COMMUNITY HOMECOMING CELEBRATION
and encourage citizens to attend the various events planned for Community Homecoming Month.
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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