2001/03/27 City Council Resolution (3)RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - -61
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PROCLAIMING
Te Week of APRIL I nth as EARTH WEEK and APRIL 22nd as EARTH
WHEREAS, Earth Week is observed annually to promote awareness of Earth's lifek
fining ecosystem and the importance of preserving its integrity through education and
stewardship; and
WHEREAS, there is only one Earth, one planet which serves as the home of
mean family; and
WHEREAS, life as we know it on this planet can be threatened by mankind's
to take care of Mother Earth; she is called Mother because she feeds and sustains all lil
WHEREAS, the protection of the Earth can be achieved only by the united effort
mankind in every country, state, city, and neighborhood. For example, in America 25% of all
domestic water is flushed down the drain. Every hour we use 2.5 million plastic beverage
bottles that should be recycled. Compact fluorescent bulbs are four times as efficient as
incandescent bulbs and cut electricity by 6 %. For each ton of paper recycled, 24,000 gallons
of water are saved; and AJ
WHEREAS, there is a need for not only a worldwide commitment but also
personal commitment by each individual to be a responsible steward of planet Ea rI
his/her own area of ability and influence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Park does hereby proclaim the
WEEK of April 15th as EARTH WEEK and April 22nd as EARTH DAY
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 27h day of March, 2001.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
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FLORES: AYE REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE VIDAK— MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
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