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WHEREAS, Gerda Weissmann Klein is a survivor of the Holocaust, recipient of the
Presidential Medal of Freedom, celebrated author of nine books, and proud naturalized U.S.
citizen; and
WHEREAS, for more than 60 years, Gerda Weissmann Klein has spread her powerful
message of hope, inspiration, love, and humanity to audiences around the world; and
WHEREAS, the Richardson Foundation is committed to raising awareness,
consciousness, and reflection within our community and is proud to sponsor two events with
Gerda Weissmann Klein to share her impact on society with Fort Collin, and, in association with
these events, will engage local officials to have dialogue about diversity, tolerance, and justice;
and
WHEREAS, Citizenship Counts, founded by Gerda Weissmann Klein, empowers young
people to be responsible, participatory and socially-just citizens who appreciate the benefits of
living in a diverse, inclusive, democratic country and helps ensure that the citizens of tomorrow
continue to foster tolerance, understanding, service to one another; and
WHEREAS, the Richardson Foundation joins Gerda Weissmann Klein in
communicating and cultivating the simple message of “One Act of Kindness;” and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins affirms its commitment to ensuring tolerance in our
city, to work with the Richardson Foundation to spread messages of inspiration, and to recognize
and honor Gerda Weissmann Klein for teaching the importance of respect, responsibility and the
acceptance of differences.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim October 21, 2013 as
DAY OF TOLERANCE
in Fort Collins and urge the community to join together to support these values.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of October, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk