HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 02/15/2011 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 20, 2011, AS NATIO City of
Fort Collins
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Girls Incorporated, Girl Scouts of the USA, the National Association for Girls and
Women in Sport, the National Women's Law Center,and the Women's Sports Foundation joined together
to celebrate the 25th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 2,2011 in Washington,
D.C. and communities across the nation; and
WHEREAS,this day exists to acknowledge the past and recognize current sports achievements,the
positive influence of sports participation, and the continuing struggle for equality and access for women in
sports; and
WHEREAS, the history of girls and women in sports is rich and long, yet there has been little
national recognition of the significance of girls and women's athletic achievements; and
WHEREAS,girls' and women's athletics at all levels is one of the most effective avenues available
through which girls and women in the United States may develop self-discipline,initiative,confidence,and
leadership skills regardless of background; and
WHEREAS, the bonds built between girls and women through athletics help to break down the
social barriers of racism and prejudice,and the communication and cooperation skills learned play a key role
in the athlete's contributions at home, at work and to society; and
WHEREAS,a need for increased opportunities exists for girls to participate in and pursue physical
activity at the community and scholastic level to increase their health and well-being on a daily basis so that
they are able to develop lifelong fitness habits at an early age; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme is "Play On".
.NOW,THEREFORE,I, Doug Hutchinson,Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
February 20, 2011, as
NATIONAL GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY
in Fort Collins as the Colorado Women's Sports Fund Association celebrates with a Girls and Women's
Sports Fair from 12-5 p.m. at the Northside Atzlan Center and call upon the citizens of Fort Collins to
recognize the important role athletics play in the development of young women.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this
15th day of February, A.D. 2011.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk