Proclamation: April 22, 2019 as Earth Day rroclaimingApril 22, 2019, as IariI, Day
L E W I S C O U N T Y B O A R D O F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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WHEREAS,the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, with the goal of
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inspiring environmental awareness and encouraging conservation, protection, and
appreciation of our nation's natural resources, and U
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of each of us to safeguard the environment by
recognizing that all human life depends upon the Earth and upon one another for our
mutual existence,well being and development;and i SAW
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WHEREAS,the steps we can take to protect and preserve our natural environment V
through education, partnerships and positive actions should be encouraged, and
WHEREAS,the citizens of Lewis County are committed to the protection and
preservation of our environment and the restoration of ecosystems and habitat, and
WHEREAS, Lewis County citizens, staff and elected officials work closely with federal,state and local
governments, Centralia College, local businesses, and non government organizations to develop and implement
programs designed to preserve and improve Lewis County's fragile ecosystem and the quality of life therein, and
WHEREAS,the Lewis County Solid Waste Utility has joined forces with Centralia College to host an Earth Day
Celebration—complete with booths,activities, prizes, document shredding and Styrofoam recycling—from 9 a m
to 1 p m today,April 22, at Centralia College,and
WHEREAS, Lewis County recognizes all who participate in Earth Day for their dedication to taking a proactive role
in shaping the future of our environment and in protecting Lewis County's precious natural resources
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners(BOCC) hereby
proclaims April 22, 2019, as Earth Day in Lewis County and urges all our citizens to be mindful of local,state and
national laws,which protect our environment, and the BOCC invites all citizens to join in efforts to preserve the
beauty and wonder of the lands, skies and water of the Earth in all its diversity
Done in open session this 22nd day of April 2019
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BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution BOCC Meeting Date. Apr 22, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item Agenda Type Consent
Proclamation recognizing April 22, 2019, as Earth Day
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Department. Board of County Commissioners
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Proclamation recognizing Apnl 22, 2019, as Earth Day
Cover Letter To
Melanie Case