HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/16/2002 - PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING AUGUST 4, 2002 AS NATIONA Mayor
City of Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the children of Fort Collins are the foundation on which our future success is built; and
WHEREAS, children seek parents, mentors and friends to aid them in reaching important goals; and
WHEREAS,families and communities play vital roles in helping children develop a positive self image,
sense of belonging and a sense of competence; and
WHEREAS,national KidsDay is a special day set aside each year(the first Sunday in August)to encourage
and remind adults that the meaningful time they share with children is important to their development; and
WHEREAS,the National KidsDay Alliance, comprised of Boys&Girls Clubs ofAmerica and other leading
youth serving organizations, together reach millions of youth via their services and community involvement; and
WHEREAS, National KidsDay emphasizes the importance of meaningful time spent with kids on this day
and every day, all year long; and
WHEREAS, the National KidsDay Alliance is working to establish National KidsDay on the national
calendar.
NOW, THEREFORE,1,Ray Martinez,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins,do hereby proclaim August 4,2002
as
National KidsDay
in the city of Fort Collins and call upon all citizens to join with me in recognizing and commending the National
KidsDay Alliance organizations in ourarea for providing their everyday contributions and commitment to improving
the lives of the children and young adults in our communities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal ofthe City of Fort Collins thisl6th day
of July, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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