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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 90-013 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EARTH DAY 1990 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 103663 Box: 26 Folder: RES 1990 Document: CC RES 90-013 RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EARTH DAY 1990 t RESOLUTION 90-013 • A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING EARTH DAY 1990 WHEREAS, almost twenty years ago, more than twenty million Americans jointed 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; 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; 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; 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; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of buying and using thosq products least harmful to the environment; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of doing business with companies that are environmentally sensitive and responsible; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of voting for those candidates who demonstrate an abiding concern for the environment; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of supporting the passage of legislation that will help protect �he • environment; 2 • NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Anthony City Council hereby designates and proclaims 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 day of rn , 1990 . Mayor Pro Te ATTEST: City Cler} Reviewed for administration: City Manager • • • p/ / EARTH DAY 1990 �x P.O. Box 10329; Minneapolis, Minnesota 55458-3329 l (612) 627-4049 0 C� J RESOLUTION 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; 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; 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; 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; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of buying and using those products least harmful to the environment; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of doing business with companies that are environmentally sensitive and responsible; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of voting for those candidates who demonstrate an abiding concern for the environment; WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will educate all citizens on the importance of supporting the passage of legislation that will help protect the environment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that 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". Ctie '5Z c � Panted=Rccycicd Paper 4w: ` o5 \ EARTH DAY 1990 P.O. Box 10329; Minneapolis, Minnesota 55458-3329 (612) 627-4049 Earth Day Co-chairs Resolution Committee Co-chairs Governor Rudy Perpich Attorney Gen. Hubert H. Humphrey III Senator David Durenberger U. S. Congressman Vin Weber February 21, 1990 Dear Minnesota Mayor: Earth Day 1990 presents a unique opportunity to focus public attention on resolving our environmental problems. The Minnesota Earth Day 1990 Advisory Committee, composed of leaders from business, environmental and government organizations, is helping to design a series of activities and events that will increase public understanding of environmental problems and the ways • these problems can be resolved. One of the guiding principles of Earth Day 1990 is inclusiveness. Regardless of what city, state or nation we-reside in, we all share planet Earth as our home. The goal of Earth Day 1990 is to raise the level of public awareness about our environment and to educate people about actions they can take on behalf of the environment. Earth Day 1990 is the ultimate expression of the phrase "think globally; act locally". Earth Day 1990 will be the product of a huge coalition of loosely affiliated organizations, reaching far beyond existing environmental constituencies to involve the broadest possible cross section of participants. Around the world. across America, and here in Minnesota, individuals and groups are already planning activities and events to celebrate Earth Day. As co-chairpersons of the Minnesota Earth Day 1990 Resolutions Committee, we urge you to join elected officials in local jurisdictions across America in passing resolutions like the sample resolution enclosed with this letter. With your help we can demonstrate why Minnesota is recognized as an environmental leader among the states. Finally, after your organization has passed the resolution, we request that you send a copy to us in care of Minnesota Earth Day 1990, P.O. Box 10329, Minneapolis, MN 55458-3329. On behalf of Minnesota Earth Day 1990, we would like to thank you for your help in making Earth Day in Minnesota a great success! Sincerely, a\� 1k=V'9 HUBERT H. HUMPHREY, III 14� ER Attorney General U. ongressman Enc. P=md w Recycled Paper