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WHEREAS, all species play a unique role in the complex web of life and contribute to the ecosystem services on
which all life on Earth depends, and hence, protecting our species is crucial to the survival of this planet and its
inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, wild animal populations have declined on average by more than half and the Earth is facing an era
of mass extinction; and
WHEREAS, the loss ofspecies is for the most part a result ofhuman activity, including degradation of
ecosystems, deforestation, pollution, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, by 2050, between 60-70% of all people will live in cities and species provide important services to
city dwellers such as generating oxygen and purifying the air; controlling other animals considered pests or
that spread disease; pollinating plants and crops; providing recreation opportunities and well-being, etc.; and
WHEREAS, many plants, wild animals, and pollinators live in urbanized landscapes, and cities thereby have a
responsibility to examine the ecological impacts of expanding urban areas and how to protect biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that sustainability will only be achieved by meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the needs offuture generations; and
WHEREAS, it is more important than ever to cooperate locally and internationally to defend the environmental
progress that has been heretofore gained; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to expand and diversify the global environmental movement to achieve maximum
progress; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an annual reminder of the constant need for environmental activism, stewardship
commitments and sustainability efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Randy Stille Mayor of St. Anthony Village have the distinct honor of proclaiming April
22, 2022 as EARTH DAY throughout St. Anthony Village and encourage all of its citizens, businesses, and
institutions to use EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth K te the protection of our species.
Randy ti le, Mayor
April 12, 2022
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