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CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 90- 15
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 22, 1990 AS EARTH DAY 1990
WHEREAS, almost twenty years ago, more than twenty million Americans
joined together on Earth Day in a demonstration of concern for the
environment, and their collective action resulted in the passage of
sweeping new laws to protect our air, water, and land; and
WHEREAS, in the nineteen years since the first Earth Day, despite
environmental improvements, the environmental health of the planet is
increasingly endangered, threatened by Global Climate Change, Ozone
Depletion, Growing World Population, Tropical Deforestation, Ocean
Pollution, Toxic Wastes, Desertification, and Nuclear Waste requiring
action by all sectors of society; and
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; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate all citizens on
the importance of acting in an environmentally sensitive fashion by
recycling, conserving water and energy, using efficient transportation,
and adopting more ecologically sound lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of
buying and using those products least harmful to the environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of
doing business with companies that are environmentally sensitive and
responsible; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of
voting for those candidates who demonstrate an abiding concern for the
environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of
supporting the passage of legislation that will help protect the
environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arden Hills City Council hereby
designates and proclaims April 22, 1990, as Earth Day 1990, and that this
day shall be set aside for public activities promoting preservation of the
global environment and launching the "Decade of the Environment".
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Adopted by the Arden Hills City Council
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Gary R. B rg-:f, cll~strator