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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Colorado is now the second highest per capita, and total number, aerospace state
in the nation boasting tens of thousands of workers at hundreds of aerospace companies around
Colorado, all working to explore the clouds and beyond; and
WHEREAS, Colorado is home to the FAA-approved Colorado Air & Space Port, a permanent
aerospace industry champion and other key entities to drive economic growth; and
WHEREAS, the Centennial State is a mile closer to space; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Wings Over the Rockies is to educate and inspire all people about
aviation and space endeavors of the past present and future; and
WHEREAS, the organization aims to grow on decades of success to further Colorado’s place
in the national aerospace landscape through organizational evolution, partnerships and continued
integration into Colorado’s robust aerospace scene; and
WHEREAS, aerospace education is critical for the youth of today, which is supported by
Northern Colorado through multiple piloted and remotely piloted flight training schools and
educational pathway programs; and
WHEREAS, Colorado State University has created an Aerospace Engineering degree
program to respond to the growing need for aerospace engineers in Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Regional Airport plays a vital role in the aerospace
community serving as an aerospace gateway and economic hub supporting over 1,000 jobs and $296
million in annual economic impact.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby declare
October 29, 2020 as
AEROSPACE ALLEY DAY
in honor of Colorado’s significant contribution to the aerospace industry.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 20th day of October , A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk