HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/06/2018 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE WEEK OF MARCH 8, 2018 APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins recognizes the importance of Women of Aviation
Worldwide Week (WOAW) as a global outreach initiative that takes place annually during the
week of March 8 to honor Raymonde de Laroche, the first woman to receive her pilot’s license
in 1910 and to recognize International Women’s Day; and
WHEREAS, the week aims to raise awareness of aviation opportunities among girls of
all ages while celebrating the accomplishments of past and present women of aviation; and
WHEREAS, to fulfill the vision of the pioneers who stood up to open the doors of
aviation for all women, we extend a warm welcome to girls of all ages in aviation facilities
across the globe; and
WHEREAS, each year, the week has a theme that highlights a historical female
achievement in aviation; and
WHEREAS, activities such as flying events, factory and school open door events,
museum special programs, and much more are organized to showcase today’s women of aviation
as well as extend a warm welcome to female newcomers.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
declare the week of March 8, 2018 as
WOMEN OF AVIATION WORLDWIDE WEEK
and ask the citizens of this community to recognize the importance of Women of Aviation
Worldwide Week.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 6th day of March, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk