98-82 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MN
DATE: September 14~ 1998 RESOLUTION NO: 98-82
MOTION BY: Mason
SECONDED BY:
Senn
PROCLAMATION ESTABLISHING SEPTEMBER 21-27, 1998 AS
MINNESOTA POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK
WHEREAS, the people of Minnesota take great pride in the state's natural beauty and support
a clean and safe environment; and
WHEREAS, Pollution prevention, also known as source reduction, is a progressive approach
that eliminates or reduces pollution at its source and is the most environmentally sound methods of
protecting our natural resources; and
WHEREAS, Pollution prevention can increase industrial and resource use efficiency, save
participating organizations time and money and create a more sustainable economy; and
WHEREAS, Pollution prevention measures can improve environmental conditions and
maintain the health and safety of people in the workplace while increasing commercial competitiveness;
and
WHEREAS, Through increased use of pollution prevention, Minnesota can meet the challenge
of having ecologically healthy communities and a vigorous business environment for its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Pollution Prevention Week will be observed by state governments and other
organizations throughout the nation and this recognition is an opportunity for government to work
together with business, industry, environmental groups, community organizations and citizens for a
prosperous and sustainable future;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nancy K. Mancino, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen, do hereby
proclaim the week of September 21-27, 1998 as
"MINNESOTA POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK"
in the City of Chanhassen, and encourage all citizens to join in this observance.
Passed and adopted this 14th day of September, 1998.
Nancy K. Mancino, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
Mancino
Berquist
Engel
Senn
Mason
None
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