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City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, serious social problems concern our nation and threaten its future; and
WHEREAS, connecting with others and working together through volunteer service can
bridge the differences that separate people and help solve serious social problems; and
WHEREAS, we, the American people, have a tradition of philanthropy and volunteerism;
and
WHEREAS, nationwide, more than 2 million volunteers participated in thousands of
community service projects and raised more than half a million dollars for the Make A Difference
Day Scholarship Fund to benefit the families of the September 11 terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, volunteer service is an investment in the future we all must share.
• NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martine--, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 26, 2002 as
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and ask the community to observe this day by connecting with friends,
fellow employees and relatives and with religious, school and civic groups to engage in projects
benefitting their community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 1 Sth day of October, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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