HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/21/2017 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 10 ASPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Zonta Club of Fort Collins, along with citizens of our community,
recognizes the worldwide problem of violence against women occurs even here in Fort Collins;
and
WHEREAS, gender violence is traumatic to the body, mind, and spirit and can prevent
people from being fully active participants at home and in the world; and
WHEREAS, gender violence costs the nation billions of dollars annually in medical
expenses, police and court costs, shelters and foster care, sick leave, absenteeism and non-
productivity; and
WHEREAS, despite some progress, we need only to read newspapers, watch a television
newscast or view social media to see the unfortunate truth that gender violence has not yet been
eliminated here or around the world; and
WHEREAS, we support efforts of individuals and organizations to raise awareness,
stimulate discussion, and advocate for local solutions that will curb gender violence; and
WHEREAS, the right of women and men to be free of violence is a fundamental human
right.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim November 25-December 10 as
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE
and urge citizens to join with the Zonta Club of Fort Collins in supporting efforts to end gender
violence and to eliminate the detrimental consequences gender violence has on the well-being of
our community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 21st day of November, A.D. 2017.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk