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Apr 16, 2019 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
3. MAYOR'S REPORT
3.4 PROCLAMATION: Earth Day - April 22, 2019
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PROCLAMA TION
EARTH DA Y
April 22, 2019
WHEREAS, all species play a unique role in the complex web of life and
contribute to the ecosystem services on which all life on Earth depends, and
hence, protecting our species is crucial to the survival of this planet and its
inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, wild animal populations ha ve declined on average by more than half
and the Earth is facing an era of mass extinction; and
WHEREAS, the loss of species is for the most part a result of human activity,
including degradation of ecosystems, deforestation, pollution, and climate
change; and
WHEREAS, by 2050, between 60-70% of all people will live in cities and species
pro vide important services to city dwellers such as generating oxygen and
purifying the air; controlling other animals considered pests or that spread
disease; pollinating plants and crops, providing recreation opportunities and well-
being, etc, and
WHEREAS, many plants, wild animals, and po//inators live in urbanized
landscapes, and cities thereby have a responsibility to examine the ecological
impacts of expanding urban areas and how to protect biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that sustainability will only be achieved by meeting
the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations;
and
WHEREAS, it is more important than ever to cooperate locally and
internationally to defend the environmental progress that has been heretofore
gained; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to expand and diversify the global environmental
movement to achieve maximum progress; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an annual reminder of the constant need for
environmental activism, stewardship commitments and sustainability efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2019 as
"EARTH DA Y"
Throughout Mount Prospect and encourage all of its citizens, businesses, and
institutions to use EARTH DA Y to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection
of our species
Arlene A. Juracek