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Subject PROCLAMATION: Earth Day -April 22, 2024
Meeting April 16, 2024 - JOINT VILLAGE BOARD & FINANCE COMMISSION
WORKSHOP AND VILLAGE BOARD MEETING OF THE MOUNT
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1. Earth day proclamtion 2024
PROCLAMATION
""EARTH DAY"
April 22, 2024
WHEREAS, the environmental health of the planet continues to be threatened
by global climate change, growing world populations, tropical deforestation,
ocean pollution and toxic wastes requiring action by all sectors of society; 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, this year's Earth Day theme, "Planet vs. Plastics," calls to advocate
for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, rapidly phase out all
single use plastics, urgently push for a strong UN Treaty on Plastic Pollution, and
demand an end to fast fashion; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 54th anniversary of the Earth Day movement
and 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Paul Wm. Hoefert, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, Illinois, do hereby proclaim April 22, 2024 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 build a plastic -free planet for generations to come.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk