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Park and Recreation Month
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WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of the Tigard
community; and 4' _
WHEREAS, parks and recreation opportunities are important to establishing and
maintaining the quality of life in Tigard and contributing to the general well-being of °
our residents; and `.
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council established a goal in January to expand
recreational opportunities for the people of Tigard; and
WHEREAS, park and recreation programs build healthy, active communities ander
serve the needs of people of all ages and abilities; and
WHEREAS, park and recreation programs increase a community's economics °-'``
prosperity through increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses, and ;
employment; and
WHEREAS, Tigard's parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological
beauty of our community is maintained with improved water quality, smart
development and preservation of wildlife habitat; and
WHEREAS, Tigard's Park & Recreation programs served more than 10,000 people
in 2016 through special events and adventures; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and
Recreation Month and Tigard recognizes the importance of providing a place for
children and adults to connect with nature and have fun outdoors. �fva
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, John L. Cook, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim July as Park & Recreation Month and encourage
all citizens to get outside and have fun!
Dated this ���~ day of , 2017.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the .
City of Tigard to be affixed.
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John L. Cook, Mayor f '
City of Tigard
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City Recorder
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