2005/09/13 City Council Resolution (2)RESOLUTION NO. 2005 273
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
DECLARING
SEPTEMBER 24, 2005 as
RUSSIAN RIVER CLEANUP DAY
WHEREAS, the Russian River is Sonoma County's premier natural resource, providing water for agriculture,
wildlife, recreation, residential, and industrial uses; and
WHEREAS, the Russian River is internationally known for its beauty and recreational amenities and has
attracted millions of visitors to Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, efforts are now underway to restore and enhance this once world class steelhead stream; and
WHEREAS, tons of trash, junk, and debris are dumped annually into the Russian River and along its banks by
th`iivahtless neonle damaainp, both-the aesthetic and biological qualities of the river; and
w� WEItEAS; for 18 years; the Russian River Watershed Cleanup Committee has sponsored a massive volunteer
��ive neanrip effort each September and you are ted to participate; and
WHEREAS, the following agencies and hundreds of volunteers will donate time and materials to participate in
the event:
Sonoma County Water Agency M
■ Pacific Gas and Electrid'Company
■ Sequoia Paddling Club (a section of Redwood Chapter, Sierra Club) p
■ Trowbridge Canoe Trips
Burke's Canoes
■ SOAR Inflatables
■ Waste Management
■ Sunrise Garbage Service
■ Integrated Waste Division of Sonoma County
■ West Sonoma County Disposal Service
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it does hereby
support:
September 24, 2005 as Russian River Cleanup Day
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 13`h day of September, 2005.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK TTEST:
Co PARK, Mayo Deputy City Clerk Ga
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