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Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 11, 2019 as "Clean Up Los Alamos Day" in Los Alamos County (accepted by Angelica Gurule, Environmental Services Manager)
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WHEREAS: Communities nationwide celebrated Earth Day on April 22nd, 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 educated children about the benefits of protecting our resources and the importance of caring for our environment; and
WHEREAS: At work, Los Alamos County’s Green Team educated employees about how to recycle at work; employees pledged to pack a zero waste lunch; and
WHEREAS: Los Alamos County, Los Alamos National Bank, Metzger’s Do it Best and Coca-Cola will sponsor the 16th annual “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” on Saturday, May 11th 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; the County will provide residents with free tipping disposal at the Eco Station; 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, May 11th 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 packing a zero waste lunch, reusing and recycling materials.