HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/17/2012 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING AUGUST 6-10, 2012 AS SUPPLYPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, more than 8,400 Poudre School District students who qualify for the Free and
Reduced Lunch program will likely struggle to purchase school supplies this year; and
WHEREAS, the number of students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch program
has increased by 14% over the past year; and
WHEREAS, currently only about half of the students who qualify are served by existing
school supply programs and the need continues to increase; and
WHEREAS, the “Supply Our Students” initiative is a collaborative effort comprised of
representatives from Volunteers of America, Colorado State University, the OtterCares Foundation,
Poudre School District, Concerned Larimer and Realities for Children; and
WHEREAS, the intention of “Supply Our Students Week” is to raise awareness of the need
for school supplies and to encourage donations so that all students have access to the supplies
necessary to succeed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim August 6-10, 2012 as
SUPPLY OUR STUDENTS WEEK
in Fort Collins and I urge all citizens of Larimer County to become actively involved in supporting
the Supply Our Students Week through the campaign and donation of school supplies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of July, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk