1. Proclamation Declaring July as Recreation & Parks Month.1 i
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
' CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
' DATE: RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
' A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JULY AS RECREATION & PARKS MONTH
' WHEREAS, physical recreation and meaningful leisure experiences contribute
to physical and mental well -being as well as the overall quality of life; and
' WHEREAS, community recreation and leisure opportunities create socially
beneficial connections between and among individuals, groups, and communities; and
' WHEREAS, parks and recreation services provide preventive health benefits,
support more productive work forces, enhance the desirability of locations for business
and families, and stimulate tourism revenues to increase a total community economic
' development model; and
WHEREAS, the provision and preservation of parks and open spaces are both
' an investment and insurance plan for our collective quality of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE /T RESOLVED that July has been designated as
' Recreation and Parks Month by the National Recreation and Park Association and
' BE /T FURTHER RESOLVED that all citizens of this great city join in this
nationwide celebration bringing recognition to all the benefits derived from quality
public and private recreation and park resources at the local level.
' Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 10th day of July,
1995.
' ATTEST:
Don Ashworth, City ClerWManager
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Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor