CC - Item 2A - Proclamation - Designation of July as Parks Make Life Better MonthDesignation of July as Parks Make Life.Betterl Month
Whereas, Parks and Recreation makes lives and communities better now and in the future; and
Whereas, it is established through statewide public opinion research, 98% of California households visit a
local park at least once a year; two in three households visit a park once a month; and 50% of households
participate in an organized recreation program; and
Whereas, residents value recreation as it provides positive alternatives for children and youth to reduce
crime and mischief especially during non - school hours; it promotes the arts, it increases social
connections; aids in therapy; and promotes lifelong learning; and
Whereas, residents value their parks for access to outdoor spaces for children and adults to play and be
active; exercise and group sports; and
Whereas, parks provide access to nature and outdoor spaces as well as preserve and protect the
historic, natural and cultural resources in our community; and
Whereas, the residents of the City of Rosemead including children, youth, families, adults, seniors,
businesses, community organizations, and visitors benefit from the wide range of parks, trails, open
space, sports fields, tennis courts, facilities and programs including Rosemead, Garvey, and Zapopan
Parks, Garvey and Rosemead Community Recreation Centers, and Rosemead Aquatic Center and the
Splash Zone provided by the City of Rosemead; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of Rosemead urges all its residents to recognize that parks and
recreation enrich the lives of its residents and visitors as well as adding value to the community's homes
and neighborhoods; and
Whereas, July is celebrated across the nation as Parks and Recreation Month,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the CITY OF ROSEMEAD hereby proclaims July 2013 as Parks
Make Life Better! Month and in doing so, urges all its citizens to use and enjoy its parks, trails, open
space, facilities, and recreation opportunities.
Approved and adopted this 25'^ day of June 2013.
Polly Low, Mayor
Bill Alarcon, Mayor Pro Tern Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Margaret Clark, Council Member
Steven Ly, Council Me ^k°•
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