HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/17/2018 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JULY 16-20, 2018 AS NATIONAPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in July, people with disabilities in Fort Collins and our supporters celebrate
the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and
WHEREAS, there are over 50 million people with disabilities of all ages living in
communities throughout the United States, including over 12,000 people with disabilities in Fort
Collins; and
WHEREAS, those living with disabilities in Fort Collins have a critical interest in
policies enacted at local, state, and national levels that effect the integration of people with
disabilities, young and old, into our communities; and
WHEREAS, getting those living with disabilities in Fort Collins involved in influencing
public policies is essential if these policies are to meet the real needs of people with disabilities
to live in the community; and
WHEREAS, voting is one way for people with disabilities to exert their influence at
local, state and national elections; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins supports the growing involvement of people with
disabilities in the political process.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins do
hereby designate the week of July 16-20, 2018 as
NATIONAL DISABILITY VOTER
REGISTRATION WEEK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 17th day of July, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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City Clerk