HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/05/2013 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MARCH 31-APRIL 6, 2013 AS FPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the organization, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology,
or FIRST, actively encourages the next generation to be leaders in the fields of science and
technology; and
WHEREAS, FIRST promotes an atmosphere of gracious professionalism and cooperative
competition amongst its FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics
Competition teams, as well as in the community; and
WHEREAS, the mentor relationships built through participation in FIRST programs benefit
both students and mentors, and promote intra-community bonds that serve to strengthen ties between
education and industry; and
WHEREAS, the experiences that students acquire through FIRST programs stay with them
their whole lives, often guiding them to continue to higher education and careers in science and
technology which will help to improve our community and world; and
WHEREAS, the achievements of all FIRST teams in Fort Collins, including, but not limited
to The Highlanders, Ridgebotics, and Alpine Robotics are a credit to the community, and deserve
recognition.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim March 31 to April 6, 2013 as
NATIONAL FIRST WEEK
in Fort Collins, as a recognition of the importance of the FIRST Fort Collins community and call
upon our citizens to recognize and support local FIRST teams’ competitions on April 4-6 at
Magness Arena in Denver and on April 24-27 in St. Louis.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of March, A.D. 2013.
__________________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
City Clerk