HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/19/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19, 2016 AS BOB EVERIPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Fort Collins, I wish to extend our sincere condolences over
the passing of Bob Everitt on February 12, 2016, a humble man who led by example and was one of the
city’s most respected and influential business leaders; and
WHEREAS, Bob and his wife, Joyce, moved to Fort Collins in 1953 when he opened and
operated Everitt Lumber Company and became involved in the local community; and
WHEREAS, over the next 63 years, he transitioned to real estate and development, founding the
Everitt Companies, and developed 20,000 home lots in Northern Colorado and about 115 buildings or
projects. Without Bob’s leadership there would be no Foothills Mall, Everitt Real Estate Center at CSU,
Oakridge Business Park, Indian Hills and University Acres Subdivisions, and hundreds of other
commercial and residential buildings; and
WHEREAS, Bob was a founding member of the Community Foundation of Northern Colorado,
member of Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce and many more local organizations; many nonprofit
community arts and school groups benefitted from the millions of dollars he and his company donated
over the years; and
WHEREAS, throughout his six decades in Fort Collins, Bob chaired countless committees, was
involved in numerous causes and was honored by nearly every civic and collegiate organization; and
WHEREAS, last year, CSU honored the Everitts with the Founders Medal, presented to those
who embody the land grant university and CSU spirit; and
WHEREAS, Bob loved his wife and family, friends and business partners, associates and
coworkers very much and consistently gave his all, working to make his hometown and region better.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
April 19, 2016 as
BOB EVERITT DAY
to honor a man who had great vision and integrity, who loved Fort Collins and Colorado State University
and who believed in the power of people coming together to accomplish great things.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 19th day of April, A.D. 2016.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk