Resolution No. 16-40 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 16- 4 0
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE APPLICATION BY THE CITIES OF TIGARD AND
TUALATIN TO BE DESIGNATED AS A DEMONSTRATION COMMUNITY BY THE BLUE
ZONES PROJECT.
WHEREAS, community-wide health and wellness can change lives across our region; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Zones Project encourages sustainable changes in our built environment and
social networks so we can live longer and better lives; and
WHEREAS, the Blue Zones Project also lowers healthcare costs, increases productivity and provides
a higher quality of life for people in communities; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Tigard and Tualatin have partnered to compete to be designated as a
"Demonstration Community" in Oregon as part of the Blue Zones Project and the Oregon
Healthiest State Initiative; and
WHEREAS, this effort will help to promote community health and wellness across the region by
engaging residents, businesses, and community organizations; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: We endorse the application for the Tigard and Tualatin communities to be designated
as a Demonstration Community as part of the Blue Zones Project in partnership with Oregon
Healthiest State Initiative.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This (oth day of 2016.
May -City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Deputy Ci ecorder-05ty of Tigard
RESOLUTION NO. 16-
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