HomeMy WebLinkAboutREG 2017-04-17 Item 3 - Proclamations - Earth Day / National Volunteer WeekOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
VMEREAS, o healthy environment through recycling, waste reduction
and thoughtful use of resources ia the foundation ofo good society and ie
critical tothe future of Tukwila and the world utlarge; and
VMEREAS, Tukwila can help to preserve environmental integrity and
can help build a healthier society by addressing issues such as transportation
alternatives, energy usage and waste prevention; and
Tukwila iau part of the Puget Sound region that prides
itself on the beauty of its landscape and clean waters; and
V00EREAS, Tukwila can help promote positive public land
management protecting its resources for the future enjoyment ofiteoitizmua;
and
VMEREAS, Earth Day offers citizens and governments alike an
opportunity to work toward building a healthier uudo&auuruuvirnuouwot;
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim April 22, 2017:
Earth Day
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to join me bo recognizing tbie
special observance.
Presented this 17th day of April, 2017.
Allan Ekberg, �Uayor
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila has a long tradition of volunteerism
that has continuously enhanced the quality of life within the community; and
WHEREAS, the entire community can inspire, equip and mobilize people
to take action that changes the world; and
WHEREAS, local community service opportunities are available through
the City of Tukwila, the faith community, public and private schools,
businesses, civic organizations and community groups; and
WHEREAS, the giving of oneself in service to another empowers the
giver and the recipient; and
WHEREAS, experience teaches us that government by itself cannot
solve all of our nation's social problems; and
WHEREAS, during 2015 volunteers donated more than 81600 hours to
City sponsored projects; and
WHEREAS, by volunteering and recognizing those who serve, we can
come together to make a difference; and
WHEREAS, volunteers are vital to our future as the city of opportunity
and the community of choice;
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim April 23-29, 2017:
National Volunteer Week
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all citizens to recognize the outstanding
volunteer spirit that exists in our community.
Presented this 17th day of April, 2017.
Allan Ekberg /Mayor
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