HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 04/19/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 19, 2016, AS EVERYONEPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect, should be
recognized as an individual and has the right to be who they are, without being shamed,
demeaned, attacked or marginalized; and
WHEREAS, judgment and discrimination against others may be based on many factors
and may be due to a person’s accent, age, disability, height, weight, nationality, race, religion,
sex, gender, gender-identity or sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, judgment and discrimination leads to bullying, harassment, marginalization
and attack that may occur in the workplace, at schools, in social settings and in homes, and
online; and
WHEREAS, everyone of all ages, groups and backgrounds may be victims of bullying,
discrimination, harassment, disrespect and attack; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is comprised of a diverse population of all ages, genders,
ethnicities, religions, races, sexual orientations, nationalities, physical and emotional capabilities
and personalities; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins celebrates diversity, individuality and respect for each citizen,
and embraces the people of the community for who they are, and affirms that all citizens
contribute their own unique individuality to what makes our city vital; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim April 19, 2016, as
EVERYONE MATTERS DAY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins to be affixed this 19th day of April, A.D. 2016.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk