HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.1 Proc Earth DayA PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation ora healthy society and a robust economy; and
WHEREAS, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that threatens human health and
our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of live; and
WHEREAS, the knowledge of ways to live in harmony with our environment and methods and technologies to accomplish
this end already exist; and
WHEREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environmental degradation and 'contribute to building a healthy
society by addressing issues such as energy use, transportation, waste prevention, and'sprawl; and
WHEREAS, there are sound economic, environmental, and social reasons for local governments to initiate energy efficiency
and renewable energy practices; and
WHEREAS, the turn of the millennium is a symbolic time in which to accomplish dramatic change in our relationshiP to the
environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 2000 offers an unprecedented opportunity to commit to building a healthy planet, flourishing
communities and empowered citizens.
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NO?,,~ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED that the Dubhn Czty Council, hereby recogmzes A, prz122, 2000 as EAR
DA Y and commits itself to undertaking programs and projects that enhance the community s natural environment, and
encourages its residents, t~usinesses and institutions to use EAR TH DA ¥ to celebrate the Earth and commit to building a
sustaina]ble society.
Councilmember ~ Co~ncilmember
Vice.Mayor