1. Proclaiming July as Recreation and Parks Month.� 1
' CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
' DATE: RESOLUTION NO:
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
' A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING JULY AS
RECREATION AND PARKS MONTH
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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 prevention health benefits, support
' more productive workforces, 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 IT RESOLVED that July has been designated as Recreation and
Parks Month by the National Recreation and Parks Association; and
' BE IT 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 25th day of July, 1994.
ATTEST:
I Don Ashworth, City Clerk/Manager Donald J. Chmiel, Mayor
' YES NO ABSENT