AGENDA
ITEM
4 Calesion Cy Council
Proclamation
2098 Earsh and Irbor Day Awarenos-Sprl 30, 2022
CALEXICO
WHEREAS, in nature nothing exists afone, and the global community now faces extraordinary challenges with global health, safety and environment issues, as all living things have an intrinsic value and each plays a unique role in the complex web of life that affect all people, regardless of race, gender, income, age, or geography; and WHEREAS, Earth day is on April 22, 2022 and Arbor day is on April 29, 2022 and both special dates provide a special time to draw people together in appreciation of their mutual home, Planet Earth; and WHEREAS, Earth Day and Arbor Day inspire many people and organizations to host environmental events that help raise awareness of environmental issues, fuman beings have irrevocably distressed the balance of nature which are having far reaching impacts in the health and safety of the communities that we live and play; and WHEREAS, Calexico takes great interest in the quality of our natural environment, in particular the planting of trees which are so valuable for preserving the beauty of our community, trees enrich our lives by increasing property value, enhancing the economic vitality business areas, beautifying our streets, parks and neighborhoods; trees also reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water, cut heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce life giving oxygen, and provide habitat for wildlife; and WHEREAS, the Calexico Earth Day and Arbor Day awareness day on Saturday April 30, 2022 is to emphasize the importance of preserving our natural environment through collaborations and partnerships by encouraging and supporting efforts that create healthier families, safer neighborfoods, eco-friendlier environments; that enrich quality the of life of all in the Gateway to Mexico; and
WHEREAS, the Calexico Earth and Arbor day 2002 event will be celebrated in honor of former local legendary youth boxing coach Ignacio 'Pops" Sanchez who dedicated his life to mentoring and coaching thousands of kids throughout the Imperial Valley boxing gyms. Ignacio "Pops" Sanchez made a true difference in thousands of youth lives and helped make our neighborhood's healthier, safer, greener better places to play and five; and WHEREAS, Calexico recognizes the collaborative efforts of public agencies, community organizations, local groups, businesses and individuals that take part in these grassroots volunteer efforts of citizens in the Calexico Health and Safety Community Coalition.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Javier Moreno Mayor of the City of Calexico do hereby proclaim Saturday April 30, 2022 as Calexico's Earth and Arbor day awareness in Calexico California in memory of Ignacio "Pops' Sanchez, and urge all citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, community organizations and businesses to support awareness and to please join the community fair and the continued efforts in making a healthier, safer and more eco-friendlier Calexico.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature and Official Seal of the City of Calexico on this the 20 day of April, 2022.
Javier Moreno, Mayor