98-064 RESRESOLUTION 98- 6/~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JULY AS
PARK AND RECREATION MONTH IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER
parks, recreation activities, and leisure experiences provide opportunities
for young people to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of
society; and,
parks and recreation create lifelines and continued life experiences for
older members of our community; and,
WHEREAS,
generating opportunities for people to come together and experience a
sense of community through fun recreational pursuits; and,
park and recreation agencies provide outlets for physical activities,
socialization, and stress reducing experiences; and,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
parks, playgrounds, nature trails, open spaces, community and cultural
centers, and historic sites make communities attractive and desirable
places to live, work, play, and visit, contributing to our ongoing economic
vitality; and,
parks, greenways, and open spaces provide a welcome respite from our
fast paced, high-tech lifestyles while protecting and preserving our
natural environment; and,
WHEREAS,
park and recreation agencies touch the lives of individuals, families,
groups, and the entire community which positively impacts upon the
social, economic, health, and environmental quality of our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Elk River,
does hereby proclaim July as Recreation and Parks Month and encourages alt citizens to
celebrate by participating in their choice of park and recreation and leisure activities.
Signed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 29th day of June, 1998.
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