HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 06/04/2019 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 4, 2019 AS DR. LARRY CPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, national research facilities contribute to economic vitality and growth in
our community by conducting wide-ranging basic and applied research that results in scientific
and commercializable research advancements; and
WHEREAS, the National Wildlife Research Center, located in Fort Collins, is the
research arm of the USDA APHIS Wildlife Services Program and is dedicated to finding
solutions to challenging wildlife damage management problems related to agriculture, natural
resources, property and human health and safety; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Larry Clark, Lab Director of the National Wildlife Research Center, has
been recognized as Lab Director of the year out of over 300 federal labs across the United States
by the Federal Laboratory Consortium for his creativity and tenacious work to commercialize
helpful solutions to put research into real-world use and move new technologies into the
marketplace; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Clark and his team provide federal leadership and expertise to help
resolve conflicts between people and wildlife in developing tools that help protect agricultural
and natural resources from damaging wildlife and predators, as well as help producers be more
productive in their efforts to feed and clothe the world; and
WHEREAS, the recognition of Dr. Clarkâs accomplishments is but one example of the
synergy between federal labs supported by taxpayers and economic vitality when research is
conducted in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kristin Stephens, Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Fort Collins,
do hereby declare June 4, 2019 as
DR. LARRY CLARK DAY
and congratulate Dr. Clark on his outstanding work and contributions at the National Wildlife
Research Center.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 4th day of June, A.D. 2019.
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ATTEST: Mayor Pro Tem
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City Clerk