HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/16/2018 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER AS DOWN SYNDROME APROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, our community believes people with Down syndrome belong in the
community and have fundamental moral, civil and constitutional rights to be fully included and
actively participate in all aspects of society; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins recognizes people with Down syndrome are defined by their
own strengths, abilities, and inherent value, not by their disability; and
WHEREAS, we recognize that people with Down syndrome, with appropriate resources
and supports, can make decisions about their own lives and must be heard on issues affecting
their lives; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins is interested in the welfare of, and improving the
quality of life for citizens with Down syndrome; and
WHEREAS, the City wants to encourage businesses, individual citizens and the
community-at-large to promote full inclusion for citizens with Down syndrome at school, in
work and recreation in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of October as
DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
in the city of Fort Collins and ask the citizens to recognize and include in all activities, all
citizens with Down syndrome.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 16th day of October.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk