HomeMy Public PortalAbout2024 0422 Earth Day ProclamationPROCLAMATION.
WHEREAS, Earth Day is commemorated annually on April 22nd to demonstrate support for environmental
protection, advance sustainability initiatives, and raise awareness about the challenges facing our
planet; and,
WHEREAS, the theme for Earth Day 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics,” highlighting the urgent need to address the
global crisis caused by the production, proliferation, and pollution of plastics, the impact of which
can be felt in every corner of the planet; and,
WHEREAS, plastics have become a pervasive and harmful presence in our ecosystems, endangering wildlife
and humans alike, contaminating water sources, and contributing to the degradation of our natural
resources; and,
WHEREAS, a global health crisis has emerged due to plastics contaminating our water, air, land, and food,
resulting in hormone disruptions, reproductive issues, and other health complications that cost the
United States an estimated $250 billion annually in healthcare costs; and,
WHEREAS, it is imperative that we take collective action to reduce plastic consumption, promote sustainable
alternatives, and advocate for policies that mitigate the distribution of single -use plastics and
plastic waste.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Anthony Heddlesten, Mayor of the City of Riverdale, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2024, as
EARTH L.'AY
in the city of Riverdale, and urge all residents, businesses, and institutions to join in efforts to combat plastic
pollution, promote environmental sustainability, and work toward a healthier, more resilient planet.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the City of
Riverdale on this 13th day of February 2024.
Anthony Heddlesten, Mayor
City of Riverdale, Iowa