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RESOLUTION 2019-052
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION
TO RAY MARTINEZ FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE COMMUNITY AS A COUNCILMEMBER
WHEREAS, Ray Martinez was elected as a City Councilmember on April 7, 2015, took
office on April 14, 2015, and has served for four years on City Council; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Martinez has served as the Council Liaison to the
Affordable Housing Board, the Citizen Review Board, Commission on Disability, Planning and
Zoning Board, Youth Advisory Board, and the Downtown Development Authority; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure Councilmember Martinez has also served as a member of
the Legislative Review Committee, Ethics Review Board, Futures Committee, Colorado State
University Liaison, North College Urban Renewal Plan Citizen Advisory Group, and the
Colorado Municipal League Policy Committee; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Martinez has been a strong advocate for justice and the
safety of Fort Collins residents. He has served as a champion for diversity and the youth in our
community. Councilmember Martinez has always shown compassion and a perspective for
community needs at all levels; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Martinez was the 2018 recipient of the Conrad Ball Award
for making a significant contribution to criminal justice in Larimer County; and
WHEREAS, Councilmember Martinez has shown his strong commitment to our
community serving three terms as Mayor from 1999 to 2005 prior to his current service as
Councilmember.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT COLLINS that the City expresses its sincere appreciation and gratitude to Ray Martinez
for his service and contributions to the community as District 2 Councilmember.
Passed and adopted at a special meeting of the City Council held the 23rd day of April,
A.D. 2019.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk