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Proclamation declaring April 29 as "Clean Up Los Alamos Day" in Los Alamos County (accepted by Angelica Gurule, Environmental Services Division Manager)
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WHEREAS: Communities nationwide will celebrate April 22nd as Earth Day, with activities and educational opportunities to encourage residents to renew their commitment to preserving our valuable resources here on Earth; and
WHEREAS: At home and in school, parents and teachers can educate children about the benefits of protecting our resources and the importance of caring for our environment; and
WHEREAS: The County, Coca-Cola and Los Alamos National Bank will sponsor the 14th annual “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” on Saturday, April 29th, for volunteers to clean up neighborhoods, parks and businesses; and
WHEREAS: “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” will improve the appearance of our community by engaging residents and asking them to take personal responsibility for their community and environment; and
WHEREAS: The County will provide a scheduled, free bulk-item collection to assist residents with proper disposal of bulk items, and will provide residents with a free tipping disposal day at the Eco-Station on April 29th; and
WHEREAS: When we participate in activities such as “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we set a good example for our children, showing them we care about protecting our land and open spaces, which in turn strengthens our economy and improves our environment;
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby designate Saturday, April 29th as
“CLEAN UP LOS ALAMOS DAY”
and urge our community, organizations and businesses to participate; and
FURTHERMORE, I ask our residents to re-dedicate themselves to finding ways to protect and preserve our environment, such as reusing and recycling materials.