HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 09/19/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 8, 2017 AS MUSEO DEPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins in 2001, designated the adobe home of the Romero family
as a local landmark and later acquired it as a city asset in July 2003, maintaining it ever since; and
WHEREAS, at that time the Romero home became the site of the Museo de Tres Colonias,
reflecting the three original surrounding neighborhoods of Alta Vista, Andersonville and Buckingham.
since that time the Museo and its grounds have flourished as a working museum of Mexican family life
through the committed contributions of a legion of volunteers of all cultures, creating a collection of
artifacts and becoming a valued cultural meeting place and tour site; and
WHEREAS, during that period of the Museo’s growth, founder and dedicated volunteer Betty
Aragon Mitotes, helped the Museo grow by working with the community and serving on the board for 12
years; and
WHEREAS, the current Museo Board of Directors, and its dedicated President, Jerry Gavaldon,
have succinctly defined the Museo’s mission to be to provide a living history of Hispanic life and its
cultural significance to Fort Collins and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, among the many methods the Museo utilizes to realize its mission are: supporting a
culture of tolerance and understanding; fostering the continuous celebration of Hispanic culture,
traditions, and holidays; interpreting family life in the Tres Colonias; stressing the long history and rich
contributions of the Hispanic community here; creating interactive experiences and tours of the Museo
and its gardens for schoolchildren and the general public; and, as a charitable organization, being a
recipient of period items, as well as monetary and in-kind donations; and
WHEREAS, plans for a larger cultural center at the Museo and adjacent grounds are being
explored by the Museo Board, in consultation with the City government; and
WHEREAS, the Museo will hold its grand re-opening on October 8th, with a festive community
day of Museo tours, food and music.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim
October 8, 2017, as
MUSEO DE TRES COLONIAS DAY
and congratulate and thank Betty Aragon Mitotes, Jerry Gavaldon, the Museo Board of Directors and all
past and present volunteers for their outstanding efforts in making the Museo what it has become and
what it will grow to become as a quality regional Museum and learning facility.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 19th day of September, A.D. 2017.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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Interim City Clerk