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Proclamation declaring Saturday, August 20, 2022, as "Clean Up Los Alamos Day" (accepted by Angelica Gurule, Environmental Services Manager).
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WHEREAS: Los Alamos County, Environmental Sustainability Board, Zero Waste Los Alamos, Enterprise Bank & Trust, Zia Credit Union, and Coca-Cola will sponsor the 19th annual “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” on Saturday, August 20th; and
WHEREAS: “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” is an opportunity for Los Alamos County residents, organizations and businesses to join together and take pride in the health and beauty of our community by collectively volunteering to clean up neighborhoods, trails, parks, schools, and businesses; and
WHEREAS: When we participate in activities such as “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we set a good example for our children, teaching them we care about protecting our land and open spaces, which in turn strengthens our economy , improves property values and protects our environment; and
WHEREAS: When we partner as a community in “Clean Up Los Alamos Day,” we encourage everyone to commit to and prioritize reducing, reusing, and recycling habits that promote positive community values that respect our natural resources; and
WHEREAS: Los Alamos County will provide residents with a free disposal day at the Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center on August 20th; and
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim Saturday, August 20th 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 backyard composting, packing a zero waste lunch, learning about sustainable living, preventing food waste, reusing, and recycling materials.