HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/07/2019 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 7, 2019, AS KATIE KO DAPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, developing youth leaders and encouraging youth to volunteer increases
young people’s understanding of our community, adds a youth’s perspective on issues occurring
in our city and encourages young people’s future participation in community affairs; and
WHEREAS, Katie Ko, a senior at Poudre High School, has been an invaluable asset to
our city as a youth leader, serving four years on the Youth Advisory Board as Vice Chair and
Chair, and serving as a judge for the Innovate Fort Collins Challenge, as well as numerous other
volunteer work for the city, including Family Volunteer Day; and
WHEREAS, Katie is founding director of PandoMonium Leadership, a nonprofit
organization which teaches middle school students the importance of diversity and appreciating
others’ difference while serving our community; and
WHEREAS, as Chair of the Youth Advisory Board, Katie led efforts to erect a
community chalkboard in Foothills Mall as a symbol and outlet for freedom of speech and
expression, especially for youth; and
WHEREAS, as Co-Coordinator for Poudre High School International Baccalaureate
Student Leadership group, Katie led organizational efforts for the Poudre High School
International Night and International Day, cultural exchange events to help students understand
global cultures in a fun, interactive environment; and
WHEREAS, based on her scholastic achievements and leadership and volunteer
accomplishments, Katie has advanced into the final stages of several prestigious scholarships, as
a candidate for the U. S. Presidential Scholars Program and a finalist for the Boettcher
Foundation Scholarship.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 7, 2019, as
KATIE KO DAY
and commend Katie for her outstanding volunteer contributions to others and our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 7th day of May, A.D. 2019.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk