HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/06/2011 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 AS CEMETPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the United States of America has fought in wars and other military
engagements in order to guarantee world peace; and
WHEREAS, throughout our country’s history, our veterans have made endless selfless
sacrifices to ensure the safety of our shores; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the United States take great pride in the superiority of our men
and women serve in the military and gratefully recognize their sacrifices; and
WHEREAS, each year, the Cemetery Stroll, the City’s longest running living history event,
sponsored by the City of Fort Collins Senior Center, honors several individuals resting at Grandview
Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme for the Cemetery Stroll is “Valuing our Veterans: Service
& Sacrifice”.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 17, 2011 as
VALUING OUR VETERANS DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and encourage the citizens of this community to honor the esteemed
veterans of this city, past and present, by attending our City’s oldest and biggest living history event,
the Cemetery Stroll, at Grandview Cemetery.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of September, A.D. 2011.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk