HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 06/07/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 15, 2016 AS THE RIO GRPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurants is one of Colorado’s most iconic
restaurant brands founded in Fort Collins on June 15, 1986, and has been the location for
legendary fun in Fort Collins for over three decades; and
WHEREAS, the Rio started at 150 North College Ave in 1986 with 19 tables, bringing
Tex-Mex to Fort Collins and introducing the legendary Rio Marg to a bunch of thirsty Northern
Coloradoans. In 1991 the Rio moved to 143 West Mountain Ave and continues to occupy one of
the most historic buildings in Old Town with one of the city’s finest patios; and
WHEREAS, the Rio has always had “Love Thy Community” has one of its core values
and regularly donates food to dozens of organizations throughout the community. For many
years the Rio has donated the use of the Agave Room above the restaurant to Global Visionaries,
the Boys and Girls Club, United Way of Larimer County, DBA, Chamber of Commerce,
Hopeful Hearts, Bike Fort Collins. For 18 years, the Rio has donated the Agave room to
Alcoholics Anonymous making this venue the longest standing AA meeting in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, June 18, 2016 the Rio will celebrate its 30
th
Anniversary with a block party
in front of the Fort Collins location from Mason Street to North College Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The Rio Grande continues to bring happiness to all who visit its esteemed
restaurant where the Rio mission lives on: “We provide sanctuary from the problems of the
world, while serving the best dang margarita and Mexican food this side of the Rio Grande”.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins, do
hereby proclaim June 15, 2016 as
THE RIO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANTS INC.
30TH ANNIVERSARY
to recognize the contributions and service that the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant of Fort
Collins bring to this community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of June, A.D. 2016.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk