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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the unprovoked attacks of September 11,2001 upon America have thrust the United States into
a time of shock and mourning; and
WHEREAS, the tragedy affected so many lives and changed our country forever; but we will always
remember.
The innocent men, women and children who lost their lives in the plane crashes in Pennsylvania,
at the Pentagon, in the World Trade Center, and on the streets of New York;
The heroic New York City firefighters,police officers and PortAuthority officers who lost their lives
while saving the lives of thousands;
The thousands of family and friends who grieve for lost loved ones;
The firefighters, police officers, government workers, and military personnel who have dedicated
their lives to protecting our freedom and serving our democracy;
The following Poudre Fire Authority firefighters and Fort Collins Police Services officers: Tim
England,Jeff Gillespie,Joe Gutierrez,Bryan Hanson,Len Lindholm,Jim Salisbury, Tony Sanchez,
and Andy Vigil who worked past exhaustion and whose experience at Ground Zero will leave a
lasting impact on their lives; and
WHEREAS, this proclamation is a call for all citizens to participate in the promotion of global peace and
goodwill, the advancement of responsible citizenship, the encouragement of patriotism and love of country and the
poignant remembrance of those innocent victims that died on September 11 as heroes, one and all.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim September
11, 2002 as
A DAY TO REMEMBER
and call upon the citizens of Fort Collins to remember with eternal respect those men, women and children who lost
their lives; to honor the heroes who saved lives, helped rebuild America and protect our freedom;and to challenge
the citizens of Fort Collins to look toward a promising future with hope and perseverance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, /have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 3rd day
of September, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
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City Clerk
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