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JULY is PARK AND RECREATION MONTH .i
WHEREAS, park and recreation programs are an integral part of the Tigard community;
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WHEREAS, Tigard recognizes the importance of providing children and adults with a
place to connect with nature, interact with friends and family and have fun outdoors; and
I WHEREAS, park and recreation opportunities are important to establishing and
I maintaining the quality of life in Tigard and contribute to the general well-being of ourOw
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residents; and
sem. arks and recreation programs support health active communities and
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serve the needs of people of all ages and abilities; and �Iw
°• WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs increase a community's economic prosperity
through increased property values, expansion of the local tax base, increased tourism, w
� the attraction and retention of businesses, and crime reduction; and ;..
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WHEREAS, Tigard's parks, open space, greenways and recreation areas ensure the
ecological beauty of our community is maintained with improved water quality, smart
development and preservation of wildlife habitat; and ,;
= 'ti WHEREAS, Parks & Recreation teammates provide programming and maintenance for
557 acres of parks (7 community parks, 16 neighborhood parks, 5 linear parks, 5 future '
parks) and 20 playgrounds 10 sports fields 5 basketball courts 3 community gardens
3 dog parks and 1 skatepark; and
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WHEREAS, members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board advise City Council and
advocate for park and recreation opportunities for a growing Tigard. In recognition of all
the benefits the community derives from parks and recreation resources, teammates
' - request the City Council proclaim July as Parks & Recreation Month in the City of
Tigard.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Tigard City Council does hereby
proclaim,
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= T JULY - PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
in Tigard, Oregon and encourage residents to get outside and have fun!
" Dated this 28' day of June 2022. ;
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City Ya
of Tigard to be affixed. �
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Jon B. Snider, Mayor
City of Tigard
Attest:
„� r• � Jesse . Raymundo, Deputy City Recorder } .w,
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