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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, one in 10 persons over the age of 65 and nearly half of those over the age of 85 have
Alzheimer's disease, and a small percentage ofpeople in their 30s and 40s get the disease; and
WHEREAS,persons with Alzheimer's disease live an average of eight years and as many as 20
years or more from the onset of symptoms; and
WHEREAS,Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are debilitating illnessesfor individuals,their
families, and caregivers; with millions Americans affected by the disease physically, emotionally, and
financially; and
WHEREAS,Alzheimer's disease affects four million Americans, including more than 8,500 in northern
Colorado, more than 61,000 statewide and one out offour families nationally; and
WHEREAS, the Alzheimer's Association Rocky Mountain Chapter has been an heroic nonprofit
organization since 1980 providing education programs and support services for thousands of families in
• Colorado; and perseveres to find the cause,prevention, and cure for this devastating disease; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting to commend the Alzheimer's Association Rocky Mountain Chapter in all its
efforts to assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related demential,their families,and caregivers,and
in its untiring efforts to find this disease's cause,prevention, and cure; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the city of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the
weekend of May 16-18, 2003, as
ALZBELMER'SAWARENESS WEEKEND
in the city of Fort Collins and urge the citizens of Fort Collins to honor and celebrate this special event,
including the enjoyment of the Memories in the Making artwork on exhibit during these dates.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
6th day of May, A.D.2003.
Mayor
ATTEST.-
• City Clerk
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