HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/02/2013 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 7-14, 2013 AS GERMAN-RPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the German-Russian community of Fort Collins and surrounding regions has
designated the week of July 7 – 14, 2013 to share its heritage and culture with the residents of Fort
Collins and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, 2013 marks the 44th International Convention of the American Historical
Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR), and the first time, the convention is held in Fort Collins,
Colorado, in conjunction with participation by the International Center for German Russian Studies
at Colorado State University; and
WHEREAS, 2013 marks the 250th anniversary of the July 22, 1763 Manifesto of Empress
Catherine the Great and the waves of migration of Germans into the Russian Empire, which began
the later waves of migration of Germans from Russia to North and South America, bringing with
them a rich cultural and agricultural heritage; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins community and surrounding regions will be given the
opportunity to participate in the AHSGR convention and festivities planned for German-Russian
Heritage Week by celebrating the legacy of the Manifesto through music, arts, culinary and
educational experiences; and
WHEREAS, German-Russian Heritage Week symbolizes the shared rich agricultural
heritage of the German-Russian community and relationships with Colorado State University, the
Western Sugar Company (formerly the Great Western Sugar Company) and ongoing relationships
with Russian Universities and German –Russian communities in North and South America.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of July 7–14, 2013 as
GERMAN-RUSSIAN HERITAGE WEEK
in Fort Collins and encourage the citizens of Fort Collins to participate in the festivities planned in
the community and for the convention of the American Heritage Society of Germans from Russia.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 2nd day of July, A.D. 2013.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk