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City of Fort Collins PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the good health and general well-being of the people of Fort Collins is
strengthened by our knowledge and understanding of a rare birth.defect known as Cornelia de
Lange Syndrome (CdLS); and
WHEREAS, children born with CdLS are usually in low birth weight and develop at a
slower rate, both mentally and physically, and possess other physical complications; and
WHEREAS,although a cause has not been discovered,dedicated medical professionals are
presently involved in valuable research and education activities to explore new possibilities and to
offer hope; and
WHEREAS, the Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation is a nonprofit family support
organization and the leading advocate and active voice in offering parental and family support while
increasing public awareness about CdLS, and
WHEREAS, "Reaching Out, Providing Help, and Giving Hope" is the mission of the
nonprofit Cornelia de Lange Syndrome Foundation.
• NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ray Martinez, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 11, 2002 as
CORNELIA DE LANGE SYNDROME AWARENESS DAY
in the city of Fort Collins and urge our citizens to promote this special celebration in order to raise
awareness of Cornelia de Lange Syndrome and to promote a positive and productive impact on the
lives of people with CdLS and their care givers.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of May, A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
• City Clerk
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