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Proclamation Declaring April 22, 2019 as Earth Day Alameda 2019 and April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day Alameda 2019. (City Manager 2110)
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Proclamation
Whereas, April 22, 2019, marks the 49th anniversary of the first Earth Day celebration, when events are held worldwide to demonstrate support for environmental protection; and
Whereas, April 28, 2019, marks the 147th anniversary of the first Arbor Day celebration, to encourage Americans to maintain and replenish our country’s vast forests, orchards, and woodlands; and
Whereas, both Earth Day and Arbor Day are observed throughout the world, and have become an annual reminder of the constant need for environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts; and
Whereas, since the first Earth Day in 1970, more than one billion people from over 192 countries now participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest civic observance in the world; and
Whereas, the City of Alameda is helping protect our planet by planting trees that provide an essential habitat for much of California’s wildlife, are a valuable economic asset for both residents and businesses, and play an important role in energy conservation, greenhouse gas emission sequestration, and pollutant removal; and
Whereas, the City of Alameda and our residents, organizations, and businesses have shown committed leadership to a sustainable environment and green economy as expressed through the management of Alameda’s Urban Forest as well as the goals of the General Plan, Climate Action and Resiliency Plan, Transportation Choices Plan, Zero Waste Plan, various ordinances and policies; and
Whereas, the City’s Public Works Department, Recreation & Parks Department, Alameda Free Library, Alameda Municipal Power, Alameda County Industries, Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda, and East Bay Regional Parks District are jointly sponsoring Alameda’s Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 20, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Upper Washington Park, and invite all residents to attend. This year’s theme is Acts for Our Island.
Now, therefore be it resolved, that I, Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft, Mayor of the City of Alameda, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2019 as Earth Day Alameda 2019 and April 26, 2019 as Arbor Day Alameda 2019 and encourage all Alameda residents, businesses, civic groups, government agencies, and other organizations to participate in Earth Day and Arbor Day celebratory and educational activities.
Marilyn Ezzy Ashcraft
Mayor