HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Parks and recreation month-July 2013 - Word - 06.19.2013PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, our parks and recreation are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing
to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic recreation services for those who are mentally
or physically disabled, and also improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors;
and
WHEREAS, Cupertino recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby acknowledge July, 2013 as
Parks and Recreation Month
in the city of Cupertino, and all citizens are encouraged to become familiar with the benefits involved in providing parks and recreation services, and to recognize the contributions
that City of Cupertino Parks and Recreation employees make every day to the health and quality of life of our residents.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, July Sixteenth, Two Thousand and Thirteen.
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Orrin Mahoney, Mayor