HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 02/07/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 7, 2017, AS JOE ZIPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Joseph Zimlich was appointed by Governor Ritter as a member of the
Colorado State University Board of Governors in 2008 and has now served eight years, the
maximum amount of time allowed; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of Governors of the CSU System to foster
development of Colorado State University, Colorado State University-Pueblo, and CSU Global
Campus and to support the institutions in their development as separate and distinct institutions
through planning and resource development; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zimlich, an active member of our community currently serving as
Chief Executive Officer of the Bohemian Companies, has served on the City Leadership
Committee with CSU with the purpose of strengthening town/gown relationships, where his
thoughtful style of leadership and ability to consider the impact of decisions on people and
places and be very strategic in his decision making has helped create a strong partnership
between the two organizations; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a Governor on the Board, the CSU system has grown,
from 25,011 students in 2008 to 33,198 in 2016 and the CSU campus has been transformed with
$1 billion in new infrastructure and facilities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Zimlich has been an instrumental leader in guiding CSU through this
recent growth, serving in various capacities on the Board, including Treasurer of the Board,
serving on the Academic Affairs, Evaluation, Finance, Real Estate/Facilities, and Executive
Committees, and Chair of the Board from 2011-2013; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins wishes to recognize and thank Mr. Zimlich for his
contributions to our community and to Colorado State University.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim February 7, 2017 as
JOE ZIMLICH APPRECIATION DAY
and thank him for his service and commitment to our city and CSU.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of February, A.D. 2017.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk