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April 22,2026
WHEREAS, all species play a unique role in the complex web ol-lile and contribute to the ecosystem services on tdiich all lile 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 of species is for the most part a result of human activity, including degradation of ecosystems, deforestation, pollution,
and climate change; and
WHEREAS, by 2050, between 60-7006 of -all people will live in cities and species provide important services to city 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 hots to protect biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that sustainability tell only be achieved by meeting the needs of the present ttithout compromising the needs
of future generations; and
WHEREAS, it is more important than ever to cooperate locally and internationally to defend the environmental progress that I ias 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
ellorts.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wendy Webster, Mayor of Saint Anthony Village,
have the distinct honor of proclaiming
April 22, 2026 as Earth Day
throughout Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota
and encourage all of its citizens, businesses, and institutions to use Earth Dav
to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection ofour species.
�Wendy Webster, Mayor
April 14, 2026