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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS,the aim of the Pay It Forward concept is to promote community spirit through
intentional acts of kindness; and
WHEREAS,the Pay It Forward novel,written by Catherine Ryan Hyde in 2000,has inspired
the creation of a movie, a non-profit foundation, and a movement that has been vital in inspiring
millions of good deeds all over the world; and
WHEREAS, Pay It Forward Day was created in 2007 in Australia to further the altruistic
movement of goodwill; and %
WHEREAS, Pay It Forward Day is a worldwide effort being supported by more than 30
countries, including Australia, the United States, Canada, and Mexico; and
WHEREAS,Pay It Forward Day encourages people to do between one and three good deeds
for others without asking for anything in return except to pay it forward to someone else in need;and
WHEREAS, together we can make a difference by creating positive change in our
community and the world—one good deed at a time;
THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins do hereby proclaim
April 28, 2011 as
PAY IT FORWARD DAY
in Fort Collins and urge all citizens to observe this day with activities and acts of kindness that
demonstrate and celebrate selfless giving.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 19th day of April, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk