HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 01/17/2012 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING 2012 AS THE YEAR OF WATERPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, water is a valuable resource, vital to the health and well-being of the citizens
of Fort Collins and the residents of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the year 2012 marks the 130th anniversary of the City of Fort Collins Water
Utility, the 20th anniversary of the Year of the Poudre and the 75th anniversary of major Colorado
water legislation; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Water 2012 campaign is celebrating water statewide with events
and activities throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins is planning year-long educational activities to bring
awareness about the importance of each citizen in helping to protect our water from pollution, to
practice water conservation and to get involved in local water issues; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins seeks to connect its citizens with the many ways that
water helps to make this a world-class community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the year of 2012 as the
YEAR OF WATER
in Fort Collins to celebrate the environmental, economic and community value of water to the City
of Fort Collins and its residents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of January, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk