HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2017-044 - Parks Make Life Better RESOLUTION NO. 2017-044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
DECLARING JULY 2017 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 and
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
2017 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 20th day of June, 2017, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McElvain, Schreder, Sullivan, Winter, & Weaver
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
BRENT WEAVER, Mayor
ATTFORM APPROVED:
PAMELA MIZE,City Cl ! A Y E. DeW CityAttorney Y