HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 02/20/2018 - B. PROCLAMATION DECLARING FEBRUARY 20, 2018, AS LEPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS Professor Leslie Stewart had been the original Music Director and
conductor of the Health and Wellness Community Orchestra of Fort Collins for the last 10 years;
and
WHEREAS, she had nurtured and created an atmosphere of lifelong learning, love and
improved mental and physical wellbeing in the playing of Classical orchestral music for adults
from many walks of life and many different skill levels, welcome without audition; and
WHEREAS, she has helped to encourage the growth of this community orchestra from
an initial 30 musicians to over 120 musicians by her reputation for patience, understanding of
adult learning and experience with other community orchestras; and
WHEREAS, she has, through her connections with many other professional musicians
and music educators, created a collaborative relationship for the orchestra with CSU and Front
Range Community College and other musical institutions, including college credits; and
WHEREAS, she has designed programs that showcase the talents of Colorado State
University and Front Range Community College faculty, the orchestra’s own soloists and
supported premiers of pieces from new composers; and
WHEREAS, Leslie has promoted the wellbeing of the community around her by
supporting the availability of classical music to the community free of charge and welcoming to
children.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
declare February 20, 2018 as
LESLIE STEWART DAY
and thank her for her service and commitment to the arts in our city.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of February, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk