HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 10/01/2019 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15-OCTOBER 15, 20PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month celebrates the diversity of the Fort Collins
community and has become a national observance celebration since 1988 when it was approved
by the 100th Congress; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic/Latinx community of Fort Collins has designated September
15-October 15, 2019 as observance of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month Celebration; and
WHEREAS, as the largest minority population in Fort Collins, the Latinx community
has historically faced cultural and systemic barriers to inclusion and equitable treatment in this
City; and
WHEREAS, despite such discrimination, Fort Collins is proud to be home to American
citizens of Hispanic and Latinx descent, and Hispanic Latinx immigrants who work tirelessly to
remove said barriers and advance the cause of equality for all in our community; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic/Latinx communities have played an important role in our strength
and prosperity in the City of Fort Collins by making the community vibrant, strong, and
productive. Their tenacity, energy and leadership are woven into the culture of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the City celebrates Hispanic/Latinx community members who work
tirelessly to make our city more welcoming and equitable such as Johanna Ulloa Girón, a
Colombian immigrant and an American citizen that contributes to many Latinx initiatives,
coalitions, and community organizations; Adriana Quintero who worked at the Family Center
over 25 years Latinx/Hispanic families; Laura Barajas and Stephanie Torres, Latina community
organizers in Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the Fort Collins City Council and staff have committed to make Fort
Collins a welcoming community for all citizens, and we recognize there is more work ahead of
us. Equality and inclusion are fundamental community values in Fort Collins, ensuring that all
residents feel respected, valued and affirmed.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim September 15-October 15, 2019 as
HISPANIC/LATINX HERITAGE MONTH
in Fort Collins and encourage residents to participate in and to celebrate the cultural riches that
our Hispanic community has to offer.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 1st day of October, A.D. 2019.
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ATTEST: Mayor
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City Clerk