Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 6/25/2019
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and
Recreation Month as parks and recreation programs are an invaluable part of
communities throughout this country; and
WHEREAS, Glendale’s Parks and Recreation mission is to engage residents and visitors
in diverse opportunities to play, learn, grow and be part of a community; in line with
Glendale’s strategic mission - to improve the lives of the people we serve every day; and
WHEREAS, Glendale, Arizona proudly recognizes the benefits of parks and recreation
resources that are vitally important to supporting a healthy quality of life in our
communities while contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a
community and region; and
WHEREAS, Glendale’s Parks and Recreation department proudly maintains over 2,000
acres of park lands and open space, 47 miles of trails and provides over 400 diverse
programs annually that encourage active communities, aide in the prevention of chronic
disease, provide therapeutic recreation services for those of all abilities, while improving
the mental and emotional health of all its citizens; 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona on behalf
of the City Council, do hereby proclaim July 2019 as:
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 25th day of June 2019.
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MAYOR
Attest:
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CITY CLERK