HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 03/20/2018 - PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING THE NORTHERN COLORADO NEWPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, music is an important element in the creative fabric of Fort Collins and
brings our community together to celebrate creativity and diversity; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado New Horizon’s Band is just one of 200+ bands of
the New Horizons International Music Association, an organization founded 25 years ago, with
the philosophy that “. . . anyone can learn to play music at a level that will bring a sense of
accomplishment and the ability to perform in a group”; and
WHEREAS, the New Horizons band has been an essential part of the cultural fabric of
Fort Collins for over 20 years, consistently producing professional-level concerts with
accomplished avocational musicians and over; and
WHEREAS, the New Horizons Band offers many opportunities for musicians over 50 to
perform including: two concert bands, a Swing Band, a Dixieland Band, a Woodwind Ensemble,
and a Handbell Choir; and
WHEREAS, the New Horizons Band is unique among local performing arts groups in
representing Fort Collins and bringing positive attention to Colorado’s Front Range, performing
for people of all ages and backgrounds.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gerry Horak, Mayor Pro Tem of Fort Collins do hereby
proclaim the Northern Colorado New Horizons Band as the
MAYOR’S HONORARY BAND
in Fort Collins, to serve as goodwill ambassadors to grade school children, senior citizens,
residents and visitors by sharing their musical talents and promoting life-long music enjoyment
and practice.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of March, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk