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HomeMy Public PortalAboutProclamation, Earth Day Resolution 1990-6 April 3, 1990 CITY OF RIVERDALE A / \ RESOLUTION 1990-6 40".1/4 *J. EARTH DAY RESOLUTION COp ,�J44( ‘ )> Q, O .9 '' As< "WHEREAS, almost twenty years ago, more than twenty o million Americans joined together on Earth Day in a f demonstration of concern for the environment creating an informed public whose collective action resulted in the passage of sweeping new laws to protect our air, water, and land; QUAD-CITIES EARTH DAY WHEREAS, in the nineteen years since the first Earth 1990 Day, despite environmental improvements, the environ- mental health of the planet is increasingly endangered, -,.. --,� —__ threatened by Global Climate Change, Ozone Depletion, Tropical Deforestation, Ocean Pollution, Toxic Wastes, and Nuclear Waste requiring action by all sectors of society; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 is a national and international call to action for all citizens to join in a global effort to save the planet; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate all citizens on the importance of acting in an environmentally sensitive fashion by recycling, conserving energy and water, using efficient trans- portation, and adopting a more ecologically sound lifestyle; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate all citizens on the importance of buying and using only those products least harmful to the environment; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate all citizens on the importance of doing business only with those companies that are envir- onmentally sensitive and responsible; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate all citizens on the importance of voting for those candidates who demonstrate an abiding concern for the environment; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate all citizens on the importance of supporting the passage of legislation that will help protect the environment; Ron Bosworth Director NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that THE Town of RIVERDALE, IOWA designate and proclaim April 22 , P .O . Box 625 1990 as Earth Day 1990, and that day shall be set aside Princeton , Iowa for pubic activites. 52768 319) 289-4274 April 3 , 1990 or John Roagers