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P R O C L A M A T I O N
Earth Week
April 21-25, 2008
WHEREAS, the well-being of the 6.6 billion people on Earth is intricately woven within the complex web of life; and
WHEREAS, human activities are resulting in global and local environmental change to the detriment of human health and biological diversity; and
WHEREAS, local communities can lead the way in taking steps to protect and preserve our natural resources by promoting sustainable development, facilitating efficient land-use and transportation practices, preserving natural habitat, encouraging sustainable energy and water consumption, and reducing waste; and
WHEREAS, a community which promotes sustainable development, preserves natural habitat, encourages energy efficiency and participates in regional sustainability initiatives, cultivates a thriving and vigorous local economy; and
WHEREAS, Lakewood's Comprehensive Plan recognizes that the health of Lakewood's environment and ecosystems is a vital community asset essential to the health and quality of life of Lakewood residents; and
WHEREAS, we possess the potential to employ our abundant creativity and innovation, as well as education to resolve this crisis of environmental degradation; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America recognizes April 22nd as Earth Day; and
WHEREAS, celebrating Earth Day serves as a catalyst for advancing the goal of Lakewood's Comprehensive Plan to promote community stewardship of natural and man-made resources and environments.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the City Council and the people of the City of Lakewood, I, Bob Murphy, Mayor of the City of Lakewood, Colorado, by virtue of the authority vested in me, do hereby proclaim April 21-25, as
EARTH WEEK, 2008
in the City of Lakewood.
Given under my hand and Seal of
The City of Lakewood this 24th day
of March, 2008, A.D.
Bob Murphy, Mayor
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