HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/02/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2, 2017 AS HISPANIC COMPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the strength of the Fort Collins Hispanic community is a true testament to
our many Latino and Latina leaders, many of whom have lived here for generations; and
WHEREAS, the City engages the community to promote equity and inclusion, ensuring
a welcoming, vibrant and safe place for all; and
WHEREAS, the City celebrates the diversity of Fort Collins and our multicultural fabric;
and
WHEREAS, to recognize people who have helped build our community,
Councilmember Ray Martinez has initiated a video that captures a few of the many Hispanic
leaders here, including Jerry, Art and Rudy Gallegos; Lupe Salazar; Gil Carbajal; Sam and
Connie Trujillo; Philip and Carmen Martinez; Mary Ann Sanchez; Paul de la Garza; and Patty
Lopez; and
WHEREAS, recognizing these leaders and the many others in Fort Collins helps bring
cultural awareness and knowledge to the rest of our community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim May 2, 2017 as
HISPANIC COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP DAY
in honor of the Latino and Latina leaders in Fort Collins.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 2nd day of May, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk