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PROCLAMATION
City of Fort Collins
WHEREAS, the purpose of National Native American Heritage Month is to honor and
recognize the original peoples of this land; and
WHEREAS,throughout our history,American Indian and Alaska Native peoples have been
an integral part of the American character, and remain a vital cultural, political, social, and moral
presence; and
WHEREAS, Tribal America has brought to this great country certain values and ideas that
have become ingrained in the American spirit: that humans can thrive and prosper in harmony with
the natural environment; that people from very different backgrounds, cultures, religions, and
traditions can come together to build a great country; and that diversity can be a source of strength
rather than division; and
WHEREAS, a Native American presence has been established in the Northern Colorado
area for over 12,000 years; and
WHEREAS, today, Native Americans continue to contribute to the social, economic and
cultural prosperity of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, local resources such as the Office of Native American Student Services and
Colorado State University play a vital role in assisting and providing the Fort Collins community
with diverse programming.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Doug Hutchinson, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of November 2007 as
NATIVE AMERICAN AWARENESS MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and urge all residents to participate in scheduled events.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 16th day of October, A.D. 2007.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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