HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-16 Proclamation - Parks & Recreation Professionals Day
Office of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation
Month; and
WHEREAS the City of Tukwila recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation
resources and is a field that provides a diverse and comprehensive system that improves
personal, social, environmental and economic health; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes the importance and benefits of park and recreation
services that enrich the lives of its citizens, and help make this community a desirable place to
live, work and visit; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila supports the skilled work of park and recreation professionals to
strengthen community cohesion and resiliency, connect people with nature and each other, and
provide and promote opportunities for healthful living, social equity and environmental
sustainability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila values the essential services that park and recreation professionals
and volunteers perform to provide recreational and developmental enrichment for our children,
youth, adults and older adults; and to ensure our parks and recreational spaces are clean, safe,
inclusive, welcoming and ready to use.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim July 16, 2021,
as:
Parks & Recreation Professionals’ Day
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in recognizing this
special observance.
Presented this 16th day of July, 2021.
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Allan Ekberg, Mayor