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Whereas,Earth Day was founded in 1970 and included environmental teachings that educated Americans `.: - %
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Whereas,on April 22,1970,20 million Americans activated a bipartisan spirit that motivated the passing of
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Whereas, all species play a unique role in the cycle of life, and contribute to the ecosystem services on
1 I which all life depends, hence protecting our species is crucial to the survival of this planet and its
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f r'` Whereas,by 2050,between 60-70%of all people will live in cities and towns,and species provide important j
services to these dwellers such as generating oxygen; controlling pests; pollinating plants and crops; I '.,
providing recreation opportunities and well-being;and
Whereas,it is understood that sustainability will only be achieved by meeting the needs of the present
without compromising the needs of the future;and
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i Whereas,it is important to cooperate locally to defend the environmental progress that has been gained; I r
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Whereas, Earth Day is an annual reminder of the need for stewardship commitments and sustainability ---, 'f
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NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ginny Dickey, Mayor of the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona do hereby proclaim
April 22,2019,as TART 1-(D,74.11• and encourage all our citizens,businesses,and institutions to use
this day to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection of our species.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the Town
of Fountain Hills,Arizona,this 16t"day of April,2019.
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