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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins community supports the dignity and quality of life of our
citizens; and
WHEREAS, traumatic brain injuries among Americans result in over 100,000 deaths and
500,000 permanent disabilities each year as a result of accidents,domestic violence and child abuse,
and athletic injuries; and
WHEREAS,Americans making the ultimate personal and family sacrifice through military
service to ensure the security of our nation are placed at extreme risk of traumatic brain injuries;and
WHEREAS, individualized, compassionate rehabilitation services play a critical role in
helping survivors of traumatic brain injuries to re-learn life skills and regain the ability to live
independently; and
WHEREAS, Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation is dedicated to engaging the public
in understanding and supporting the challenges TBI survivors and their families face,and is working
to provide future non-profit, rehabilitative and transitional living resources to effectively restore
lives.
NOW,THEREFORE,I,Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim
March 15, 2011 as
BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS DAY
to recognize the importance of awareness, prevention and accessibility of rehabilitative care for
individuals and families whose lives are impacted by traumatic brain injuries. I encourage our
friends,neighbors,the media,and public and private organizations to take the time to understand the
risks and prevention factors of traumatic brain injuries and to acknowledge the important role Shared
Journeys Brain Injury Foundation plays in providing compassionate,accessible service to survivors
of traumatic brain injuries.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of March, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk