HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution No. 569-23 01-10-2023RESOLUTION NO. 569-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS, PLEDGING TO COMPLETE BENEFICIAL TASKS ON
THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION'S LIST FOR THE MAYOR'S
MONARCH PLEDGE IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY BECOME ONE
OF THE HUNDRED OF ACCREDITED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
WORKING TO REMOVE THE MONARCH BUTTERFLY FROM THE
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES LISTS.
WHEREAS, the monarch butterfly is an iconic North American species whose
multigenerational migration and metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly has captured
the imagination of millions of Americans; and
WHEREAS, the monarch butterfly is the official state insect of the State of Texas
along other iconic, proud Texas symbolic animals; and
WHEREAS, the spring northern migration route and the fall southern migration
route for a large portion of the North American population of monarch butterflies travel
through the North Texas regions, and
WHEREAS, two decades ago over one billion monarchs made the annual
migration trip to Mexico and back, but in 2014 only 60 million monarchs made the same
trip; and
WHEREAS, the resulting 94 percent reduction in the migratory population landed
the monarch butterfly on the endangered and threatened species list; and
WHEREAS, the National Wildlife Federation and other conservation groups have
seen a rebound in species numbers since a nationwide intentional effort to reestablish
and create new habitat; and
WHEREAS, every resident and business can make a difference for migratory
populations of monarchs by planting native milkweed, nectar flowers and decreasing light
pollution; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council on behalf of all residents and businesses
accept the City of Richland Hills' role in being a part of the solution to increase monarch
habitat within our city limits,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1:
The above findings are hereby found to be true and correct and are incorporated
herein in their entirety.
SECTION 2:
The City Council of the City of Richland Hills, Texas hereby pledges to use its
resources, park areas, staff expertise and educational opportunities to increase monarch
habitat while decreasing negatively impactful concerns that affect monarch migratory
success.
SECTION 3:
Richland Hills will join hundreds of other local governments working toward
improving monarch habitat for the benefit of all pollinators in locations where residents
live, work, learn, play, and worship.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Richland Hills City
Council on January 10, 2023, by a vote of ayes, nays, and abstentions.
APPROVED:
THE HONORABLE EDWARD LOPEZ, MAYOR
ATTEST:
LINDSAY RA -I SON, CITY SECRETARY
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