HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 11/04/2020 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING NOVEMBER 7-8, 2020 AS BISON
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd has established a nationally
acclaimed scientific project, advancing the future of bison research in the country; and
WHEREAS, the Laramie Foothills Bison Conservation Herd was established as a collaborative
effort between Larimer County, the City of Fort Collins, the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service, and Colorado State University; and
WHEREAS, the herd is intended to serve as a genetic source for other bison herds where their
valuable genetics may strengthen current herds and contribute to genetic conservation of the species; and
WHEREAS, the partners of the Laramie Foothills Bison Herd respect and honor the presence of
the bison in a space that has historic meaning for Native American tribes and hope this project continues
to re-establish the connect this animal and the land; and
WHEREAS, the Soapstone Prairie Natural Area is a public open space where all people in and
around northern Colorado can engage with the bison on its native home range; and
WHEREAS, bison have been given to indigenous tribes and conservation organizations
throughout the nation in support of their efforts to grow their own herds and foster t hat connection on
their own lands; and
WHEREAS, re-establishment of bison herds on the prairies of Colorado serve as an important
step to reconnect with this natural ecosystem and support the health of the prairie and native species; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby declare
November 7 - 8, 2020, as
BISON DAYS
in recognition of National Bison Day and the five year anniversary of the Laramie Foothills Bison
Conservation Herd, the successful partnerships that support the program, and keeping the bison herd
accessible for generations to come to study, celebrate and honor this iconic native animal.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins
this 4th day of November, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk