HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/03/2015 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 10 16PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we, as citizens of this community, recognize the worldwide problem of
violence against women occurs even here in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, gender violence is traumatic to the body, mind, and spirit and can prevent
people from being fully active participants at home and in the world; and
WHEREAS, gender violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical
expenses, police and court costs, shelters and foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-
productivity; and
WHEREAS, in spite of some progress, we need only to look at our newspapers or watch
a television newscast to see the unfortunate truth that gender violence has not yet been
eliminated here or around the world; and
WHEREAS, we support efforts of individuals and organizations to raise awareness,
stimulate discussion, and advocate for local solutions that will curb gender violence; and
WHEREAS, the right of women and men to be free of violence is a fundamental human
right.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim November 25-December 10 as
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
and urge citizens to support work to end gender violence and to eliminate the detrimental
consequences gender violence has on the well-being of our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 3rd day of November, A.D. 2015.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk