RES 12-54 RESOLUTION I2- 54
• A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION PROCLAMING OCTOBER AS ENERGY ACTION
MONTH
WHEREAS, The President of the United States proclaimed October 2011 as National
Energy Action Month to call upon the citizens of the United States to make
cleaner energy choices that will help build a stronger Nation, a more robust
economy, and a healthier environment for our children; and
WHEREAS, Energy resources enable our most basic daily needs including producing
food, fueling transportation, and powering our homes and businesses; and
WHEREAS, The City of Elk River has been known as Energy City since 1997 when it was
chosen by the Minnesota Environmental Initiative to act as a geographical
focal point for the demonstration of efficient and renewable energy products,
services, and technologies; and
WHEREAS, Elk River is recognized internationally for their continued innovation in
alternative energy technologies;and
• WHEREAS, The mission of the Energy City Commission is to be a resource to promote
and educate about energy efficiency; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River
that the month of October be proclaimed as Energy Action Month.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River,Minnesota this 1st day of
October 2012.
Jo n J. tietz, r
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City er
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