HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION America 250 Colorado 150 2026-02-24Csites. ^arfe, Colorabo
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WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 250th
anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks Colorado's isoth
anniversary of statehood; and
WHEREAS, Estes Park, founded in 1917, has contributed
proudly and significantly to the history of our nation and our
state for more than 108 years; and
WHEREAS, in 2016 the United States Congress established by Joint
Resolution the America 250 Commission to encourage observance
of the 250 years of our nation's existence; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado legislature established the America 250 -
Colorado 150 Commission with the passage of Senate Bill 2022-011, and
the Commission has determined its mission and purpose is to celebrate
Colorado by acknowledging the completeness of our shared history,
honoring that which makes Colorado unique, and striving toward a
more perfect union; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that Estes Park engages fully with our past and
looks toward a shared future; and
WHEREAS, the mayor and city council of Estes Park thus encourage its citizens
to create and participate in programs that will commemorate the history of our
town, our state, and our nation;and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, Gary Hall, Mayor of the Town ofEstes
Park, Colorado, do hereby proclaim that Estes Park will fully engage in
commemorative activities leading up to and during the Commission's stated length of
observance: July 4, 2025, through December 31, 2026
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
Town of Estes Park to be affixed this February 24, 2026.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set
my hand and caused this seal to be
affixed.
Gary Hall, Mayor
Attest:
February 24th, 2026