HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2016-063 - Parks Make Life BetterRESOLUTION NO. 2016-063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DECLARING JULY 2016 AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER!® MONTH
Whereas, Parks and Recreation makes lives and communities better now and in the future; and
Whereas, it is established through statewide public opinion research, 98% of California households visit a local
park at least once a year; two in three households visit a park once a month; 50% of households participate in an
organized recreation program; and most park use is with family and friends; and
Whereas, residents value recreation as it provides positive alternatives for children and youth to reduce crime and
mischief especially during nonschool hours; it promotes the arts, it increases social connections; aids in therapy;
and promotes lifelong learning; and
Whereas, residents value their parks for access to outdoor spaces for children and adults to play, be active,
exercise, and participate in group sports; and
Whereas, parks provide access to the serenity and the inspiration of nature and outdoor spaces as well as preserve
and protect the historic, natural and cultural resources in our community; and
Whereas, the residents of the City of Redding including children, youth, families, adults, seniors, businesses,
community organizations, and visitors benefit from the wide range of parks, trails, open space, sports fields,
tennis courts, facilities and programs provided by Redding Recreation; and
Whereas, the City Council urges all its residents to recognize that parks and recreation enriches the lives of its
residents and visitors as well as adding value to the community's homes and neighborhoods; and
Whereas, July is celebrated across the nation as Parks and Recreation Month;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby proclaims July 2016 as
Parks Make Life Better!® Month and, in doing so, urges all its citizens to use and enjoy its parks, trails, open
space, facilities, and recreation opportunities.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the Redding
City Council of the City of Redding on the 21st day of June, 2016, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the
following vote:
AYES:
Council Members:
Schreder, Sullivan, Weaver, & McArthur
NOES:
Council Members:
None
ABSENT:
Council Members:
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ABSTAIN:
Council Members:
None
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ATTEST:
FORM APPROVED:
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BARRY E. DeWALT, City Attorney