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RESOLUTION NO. 3012
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 22, 1990
AS EARTH DAY 1990
WHEREAS, almost twenty years ago, more than twenty million
Americans joined together on Earth Day in a demonstration of
concern for the environment, and their collective action
resulted in the passage of sweeping new laws to protect our
air, water and land; and
WHEREAS, in the nineteen years since the first Earth
Day, despite environmental improvements, the environmental
health of the planet is increasingly endangered, threatened by
Global Climate Change, Ozone Depletion, Growing World
Population, Tropical Deforestation, Ocean Pollution, Toxic
Wastes, Desertification, and Nuclear Waste requiring action by
all sectors of society; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 is a national and international
call to action for all citizens to join in a global effort to
save the planet; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 activities and events will educate
all citizens on the importance of acting in an environmentally
sensitive fashion by recycling, conserving energy and water,
using efficient transportation, and adopting more ecologically
sound lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the
importance of buying and using those products least harmful to
the environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on
the importance of doing business with companies that are
environmentally sensitive and responsible; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the
importance of voting for those candidates who demonstrate an
abiding concern for the environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the
importance of supporting the passage of legislation that will
help protect the environment.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3012
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of Mounds View designate and proclaim April 22, 1990 as
Earth Day 1990, and that that day shall be set aside for
public activities promoting preservation of the global
environment and launching the "Decade of the Environment".
Adopted this 12th day of March, 1990.
ATTEST:
(SEAL)