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PROCLAMATION: Earth Day - April 22, 2025
April 15, 2025 - VILLAGE BOARD/COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD
MAYORS REPORT
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1. Earth Day 2025
PROCLAMATION
""EARTH DAY"
April 22, 2025
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 55th 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, 2025 to be
HEARTH DAY"
And encourage the citizens of Mount Prospect to combat climate change and
environmental degradation, support green economy initiatives, and encourage others to
create a plastic -free planet for future generations.
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 15t" day of April 2025