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WHEREAS, all children in Fort Collins should have access to the highest-quality
education possible; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins recognizes the important role that an effective education plays
in preparing all students in Fort Collins to be successful adults; and
WHEREAS, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Fort
Collins; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is home to a multitude of high-quality traditional public
schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools from which parents can choose for their
children, addition to families who educate their children in the home; and
WHEREAS, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also
enhances the vibrancy of our community; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has many high-quality teaching professionals in traditional
public schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools who are committed to educating
our children; and,
WHEREAS, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of
students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for
effective educational options.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
recognize January 22-28, 2017 as
FORT COLLINS SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK
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. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk