HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 05/05/2020 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 16, 2020 AS KIDS TO PARPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, May 16, 2020 is the tenth National Kids to Parks Day, organized and launched by
the National Park Trust, held annually on the third Saturday of May; and
WHEREAS, National Kids to Parks Day empowers kids and encourages families to get
outdoors and visit America’s parks; and
WHEREAS, it is important to introduce a new generation to our local and national
parks; and
WHEREAS, we should encourage children even during the COVID-19 outbreak to lead
a more active lifestyle to combat the issues of childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, and
hypertension; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day is open to all children and adults across our community
to encourage a large and diverse group of participants; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day will broaden children’s appreciation for nature and the
outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Fort Collins has 43 neighborhood parks and seven community parks,
including the Whitewater Park, the City’s newest park, that all are open for children to run and
play.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wade Troxell, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclamation May 16, 2020 as
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
and I urge our citizens to take the children in their lives to a neighborhood or community park.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 5th day of May, A.D. 2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk