CC - Item 3A - Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month�L, �11�1�1 TlOhl
Proclamation
Designation of July as Park and Recreation Month
WHEREAS parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country,
including the City of Rosemead; and
WHEREAS our parks and recreation are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in
our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-
being of a community and region; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of
chronic disease, and improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation programs increase a community's economic prosperity through increased
property values, expansion of the local tar base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses,
and crime reduction; and
WHEREAS parks and recreation areas are vital to the environmental well -being of our community; and
WHEREAS parks and natural recreation areas improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding,
improve the quality of the air we breathe, provide vegetative buffers to development, and produce habitat for
wildlife; and
WHEREAS our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide
a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and
WHEREAS the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and
WHEREAS the National Recreation and Parks Association has, since 1985, recognized July as Parks and
Recreation Month; and
WHEREAS the City of Rosemead recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of Rosemead that July is
recognized as Park and Recreation Month in the City of Rosemead.
SANDRA ARMENTA, MAYOR
POLLY LOW, MAYOR PRO TEM
MARGARET CLARK, COUNCIL MEMBER
WILLIAM ALARCON, COUNCIL MEMBER
STEVEN LY, COUNCIL N