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WHEREAS, park and recreation programs are an integral part of the Tigard community;
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` WHEREAS, park and recreation opportunities are important to establishing and
' maintaining the quality of life in Tigard and park and recreation services contribute to the
,v general well-being of our residents; and
WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council established a citywide goal to expand recreational
opportunities for people of Tigard; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs support healthy, active communities and t
serve the needs of people of all ages and abilities; and
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f WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs increase a community's economic prosperity �g 1
through increased tourism and expanded employment opportunities which makes our city
3 more attractive to new and existing businesses; and
K. WHEREAS, Tigard"s parks, open space, greenways and recreation areas ensure the ` 'µ
ecological beauty of our community is maintained with improved water quality, smart ?? �
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development and preservation of wildlife habitat; and
WHEREAS, Tigard"s parks and recreation programs served over 10,000 people in 2018
through special events and adventures; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July 2019 as Parks and
64 Recreation Month; and
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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.
' NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, Jason B. Snider, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim °.
ate
JULY 2019: PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
in Tigard, Oregon and encourage residents to get outside and have fun!
Dated this day of June 2019.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City
of Tigard to be affixed.
Jason B. Snider, Mayor
CtWbf Tigard
Attest: �~
Kelly Burg+e, DepAy Ciiv Recorder