90-7604R64
RESOLUTION N0. 7604
RESOLUTION DECLARING 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;
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;
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 transportation, and adopting a more
ecologically sound life-styles;
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 with those
companies that are environmentally 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Richfield City Council and the
City of Richfield designate and proclaim April 22, 1990 as Earth Day
1990, and that that day .shall be set aside for public activities
promoting preservation of the global environment and launching the
"Decade of the Environment".
Passed by the City Council of the City of hfield,/M/~sota, this
12th day of February, 1990.
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Steven J. Qua Mayor
ATTEST:
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Thomas P. Ferber City Clerk