HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 01/15/2019 - A. PROCLAMATION DECLARING JANUARY 20-26, 2019 AS FPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, it is the right and responsibility of parents to direct the education and
upbringing of their children; and
WHEREAS, children of all Fort Collins residents should have access to the highest-
quality education options possible; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins recognizes the important role a vibrant academic marketplace
plays in preparing all students to be self-reliant adults, and engaged citizens; and
WHEREAS, access to a wide variety of high-quality education options dramatically
enhances the economic vitality of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is home to a multitude of high-quality traditional public
schools, charter-public schools, private schools, and home-school settings affording parents
broad academic options for the education of their children; and
WHEREAS, each of these school settings employ Fort Collins residents who are high-
quality teaching professionals dedicated to supporting families in educating their students; and,
WHEREAS, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of
students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for
effective educational options.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
recognize January 20-26, 2019 as
FORT COLLINS SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of January, A.D. 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk