HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Environmental Awareness Month Proclamation - Word - 03.31.2008PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, April First, Two Thousand and Eight, the City of Cupertino wishes to recognize Environmental Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, on March Eleventh, the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors declared April as Environmental Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, by celebrating this month, the District is publicly reaffirming its commitment to contributing to a more sustainable environment through natural flood protection that restores
and enhances natural habitat, water recycling, and conservation; and
WHEREAS, the District’s conservation programs have already resulted in water savings of 300,000 acre-feet, which is equal to energy savings of 1.42 billion kilowatts, the equivalent
to removing 72,000 cars from the road; and
WHEREAS, the District has placed a ban on the sale of bottled water and prohibits the purchase of bottled water with District funds while it promotes the consumption of clean, safe tap
water.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby proclaim the month of April as
Environmental Awareness Month
in Cupertino and encourage people, businesses, and organizations to help preserve the natural environment and to be more environmentally conscious.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, April First, Two Thousand and Eight.
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Dolly Sandoval, Mayor