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WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins recognizes the many important contributions that
Paul and Donna Poduska have made to UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital and are deserving of a
special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Donna and Paul Poduska met at Poudre Valley Hospital and were married
in 1972. They are the proud parents of Tara and Paul Poduska, are honored to have Alissa
Poduska as their daughter-in-law and are delighted to be grandparents to Max, Isabella and
Dominic Poduska; and
WHEREAS, UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital has been the place of employment for
both Paul and Donna Poduska has since 1968 and 1969 respectively. Paul is the Infection
Preventionist who chaired the Colorado Hospital Statewide Infection Prevention Committee for
10 years and Donna has been a clinical nurse, head nurse, director and Chief Nursing Officer
since 2011; and
WHEREAS, for the last 50 years, the two have worked tirelessly for the betterment of
healthcare for the people of Fort Collins and the surrounding community by assuring that nurses
and all staff work to the top of their scope with the best health care evidence and opportunities to
develop their professional practice; and
WHEREAS, the combined years of professional practice at UCHealth Poudre Valley
Hospital for Donna and Paul Poduska equal 101 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Donna and Paul Poduska are retiring from UCHealth Poudre Valley
Hospital after having distinguished careers of service and will be remembered for their
dedication, leadership, commitment and their undeniable spirits.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins do hereby
proclaim Tuesday, February 26, 2019 as
DONNA AND PAUL PODUSKA DAY
and I thank them for their service and commitment.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 26th day of February, A.D. 2019.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk