HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2000-116 - Parks and Recreation RESOLUTION NO.2000- //60
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
RECOGNIZING JULY AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH.
WHEREAS,the Parks and Recreation profession in California creates community through people,parks and
programs; and
WHEREAS,our parks help to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of California; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation services support more productive workforces, enhance the desirability
of locations for businesses and families,and stimulate tourism revenues to increase a total community development
model; and
WHEREAS,Parks and Recreation strengthens community image and sense of place,and increases cultural
unity; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation promotes health and wellness, and reduces health care costs; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation fosters human development, helping young people develop and grow
into healthy adults, and helping adults continue to live longer;and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation facilitates community problem solving; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens safety and security and reduces juvenile crime;and
WHEREAS,thousands of children,adults and seniors throughout Redding and Shasta County benefit from
a wide range of services, facilities and programs provided by the City of Redding's Recreation and Parks Division;
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City of Redding urges all residents to enjoy
and recognize the social,physical,mental,economic,environmental and community benefits derived from the City's
parks and recreation services and facilities, which provide something of value to everyone, and recognize July as
Parks and Recreation Month.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced,read and adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council on the 5th day of July, 2000,by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cibula, Kight, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer and Anderson
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
R ER C. ANDERSON, Mayor
Attest: - Form Approved:
ki„,...q.44/4.:Connie Strohmayer, City 'ler W. Leonard Wingaity Attorney