HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 07/03/2018 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS ASPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, America has a proud tradition of service and volunteerism that dates to the
colonial era and today can be found in communities across the fifty states; and
WHEREAS, the bipartisan Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, signed into law by
President Barack Obama on April 21, 2009, builds on this tradition, encouraging all Americans
to serve their communities in new ways; and
WHEREAS, cities, home to many of the nation’s most persistent challenges, are
positioned to bring new leadership, facilitation, and innovation to the service movement;
WHEREAS, the current need for public-spirited residents to help address increased
hardship resulting from the global financial and housing crises is clear;
WHEREAS, service enriches the lives of Americans of all ages, and each new
generation of young Americans must be engaged to tackle emerging challenges;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, resolve to
develop a coalition of mayors from cities large and small to work together to harness and focus
the energies of our citizens. Cities of Service coalition members will support efforts to increase
service opportunities in our cities by:
• Developing a comprehensive service plan and a coordinated strategy focused on
matching
• volunteers and established community partners to the areas of greatest local need;
• Working with other mayors and elected officials to advance strategies and best practices
that accelerate the service movement and produce measurable results;
• Encouraging other mayors to join this national effort to engage our citizens; and
• Ensuring that the voice of cities is heard in federal legislative, policy, and program
• discussions related to service, which will help the country achieve the ambitious goals of
the Serve America Act.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 3rd day of July, A.D. 2018.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk