HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/05/2020 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 3-9, 2020 AS NATIONAL TPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Fort Collins is a place where partners such as Visit Fort Collins work to ensure our
collective economic health and tourism efforts provide a supportive environment that help
companies thrive and bring visitors to safely enjoy our beautiful community; and
WHEREAS, National Travel and Tourism Week recognizes the hard work and Spirit of
Tourism of many in our community who contribute to the long-term economic vitality of Fort
Collins; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Visit Fort Collins is to lead the region in safely attracting
visitors for a diverse set of experiences, facilitating the highest quality visitor experience in order
to enhance the area's economy and quality of life for residents; and
WHEREAS, tourism attributes 3,801 jobs in Fort Collins, generated $7.7 million dollars
in sales tax, and had an overall $274.6 million in economic impact based on a 2017 study; and
WHEREAS, as a result, money is being spent in Fort Collins and stays in the community
to provide basic City services.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the week of May 4, a week in which we celebrate our business community, as
NATIONAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM WEEK
in Fort Collins in honor of travel, tourism and hospitality related businesses in Fort Collins and
their contribution to the quality of life and economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of May, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk