HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2010-07-12 Item 2B - Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month - JulyWHEREAS, parks and recreation programs across the country positively impact
the social and economic health and environmental quality of our communities; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation activities provide opportunities for young
people to grow and develop into contributing members of their community, and
offer enriching experiences and create lifelines for older community members; and
WHEREAS, America has celebrated July as the nation's official Park and
Recreation Month since 1985, and for 2010 the National Recreation and Park
Association has chosen the theme "Celebrate, Advocate, Recreate! and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs provide outlets for physical
activities, socialization and stress reducing experiences, which aid in the prevention
of chronic disease and improve the mental and emotional health of the citizens of
our community; and
WHEREAS, our parks, nature trails, open spaces, historic sites, golf course,
aquatic center, community center and festivals make Tukwila an attractive and
desirable place to live, work, play and visit, which in turn contribute to its economic
vitality through increased business activity, property values and tourism; and
WHEREAS, parks and natural recreation areas are fundamental to Tukwila's
environmental well-being by providing a habitat for wildlife, improving air quality,
and providing vegetative buffers to development; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is proud of its parks and recreation programs,
events and facilities, and recognizes their contribution toward providing healthy
places to recreate, learn and grow, and build confidence and self esteem;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim July 2010:
Office of the Mayor
Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION