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April 19, 2022 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT
PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD -
MAYORS REPORT
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PROCLAMATION
"EARTH DAY"
April 22, 2022
WHEREAS, as we continue to live through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are
reminded of the extraordinary importance of maintaining a clean and healthy
environment; and
WHEREAS, the global community faces challenges such as health issues, food
and water shortages, and economic struggles; and
WHEREAS, all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a
right to a healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth and
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, we are all caretakers of our planet and have an obligation to combat
climate change and environmental degradation to preserve the earth's beauty
and resources; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to broaden and diversify this global movement to
achieve maximum success; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 51st anniversary of the Earth Day movement let
it be known that the Village of Mount Prospect, encourages all businesses,
institutions, and individuals to celebrate the Earth and commit to caring for the
planet and its resources; and
WHEREAS, now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect
our health, our families, our communities and our livelihoods .... together we must
invest in Our Planet.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, Illinois, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2022 to be
"EARTH DAY"
and encourage the citizens of Mount Prospect to combat climate change and
environmental degradation, support green economy initiatives, and to encourage
others to undertake similar actions.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 19m day of April, 2022
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