HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 8364 (Earth Day)RESOLUTION NO. 8364
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
RAFAEL IN SUPPORT OF EARTH DAY MARIN COUNTY
APRIL 21, 1991
WHEREAS, we face an international environmental and political
crisis that demands the attention of the American people and
citizens of every nation in the world to prioritize and reallocate
the use of energy sources; and
WHEREAS, recent events have reinforced our need to reevaluate
our energy policy and emphasize alternative, non-polluting and
renewable resources; and
WHEREAS, we need to confront environmental problems of
increasing severity, including climate changes; depletion of
stratospheric ozone layer; loss of forests & wetlands; acid rain;
air and water pollution; and
WHEREAS, transportation is the largest single consumptive
energy user in this country and the internal combustion engine
fueled by gasoline or diesel has limited our vision of "GETTING
FROM HERE TO THERE"; and
WHEREAS, we must educate and encourage individuals to
recognize the impact of their daily lives on the environment by
becoming responsible consumers, conserving energy, increasing
recycling efforts, and promoting environmental responsibility in
their communities; and
WHEREAS, we in Marin recognize the validity of the statement
"THINK GLOBALLY AND ACT LOCALLY" and realize that our collective
actions have an impact on the greater community of man;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the
City of San Rafael hereby designates and proclaims April 21, 1991
as Earth Day, Marin County.
I, JEANNE M. LEONCINI, Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby
certify the the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted at a REGULAR meeting of the City
Council of said City, held on MONDAY , the 1ST day of
APRIL , 1991, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Boro, Breiner, Shippey, Thayer & Mayor Mulryan
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
JE M. LEONCI�
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