HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 12/20/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING DECEMBER 20, 2016, AS JULIAPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1922, at the age of 19, Julian Siegel arrived in Fort Collins from Poland,
via Pensacola, Florida and, within two years, started his successful ladies apparel business, first
selling door-to-door and culminating with a beautiful art deco store at 137 South College,
“Julian’s”, now a designated Fort Collins historical landmark; and
WHEREAS, Julian attributed his success in business to his philosophy that “the
customer knows what they want more than I do” and “it is important to provide service, service,
service”; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, as chair of the Fort Collins War Bond Drive, he
convinced local restauranteurs to remove “Whites Only” signs from their windows; and
WHEREAS, while serving as Institutional Representative and Chairman, along with the
assistance of Washington Elementary School Principal, Jean Irish, he chartered Boy Scout Troop
#86; and
WHEREAS, as President of the Fort Collins Masonic Temple Home Association, Julian
led the drive to rescue from foreclosure the iconic Masonic Temple at 225 Oak Street and
conducted its Mortgage Burning Ceremony on December 27, 1948; and
WHEREAS, throughout his years in Fort Collins, he actively served on many
community endeavors, such as serving as chair of the Fort Collins Community Chest (now
United Way), being a board member of the Chamber of Commerce and Toastmaster, as a 50-
year member of the Fort Collins Lion’s Club, received their esteemed Monarch Award, and as a
supporter of local arts organizations, was among the first major donors to provide seed money
for the construction of the Fort Collins Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim December 20, 2016 as
JULIAN SIEGEL DAY
in honor of a man who served our community for over 60 years and enriched the lives of our
citizens with his generosity and dedication.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of December, A.D. 2016.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk