HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/20/2016 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15, 20PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the diversity of the Fort Collins
community and has become a national observance celebration since 1988 when it was approved
by the 100th Congress; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic community of Fort Collins has designated September 15-
October 15, 2016 as observance of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration; and
WHEREAS, as the largest minority population in Fort Collins, the Latinx community
has historically faced cultural and systemic barriers to inclusion and equitable treatment,
including “white trade only” signs displayed in storefronts until the late 1950s; and
WHEREAS, in spite of such discrimination, Fort Collins is proud to be home to
numerous accomplished Latinx leaders who have worked tirelessly to remove said barriers and
advance the cause of equality for all in our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins’ City Council and staff have committed to make
Fort Collins a welcoming community for all citizens, we recognize there is more work to be
done. Equality and inclusion are fundamental community values in Fort Collins, ensuring that all
residents feel respected, valued and affirmed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 15-October 15, 2016 as
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
in Fort Collins and encourage residents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches that
our Hispanic community has to offer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of September, A.D. 2016.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk