P R O C L A M A T I O N
National Pollinator Week
June 17-23, 2024
WHEREAS, pollinator species such as thousands of species of bees are essential partners in producing much of our food supply; and WHEREAS, pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for maintaining healthy, diverse urban and suburban ecosystems; and WHEREAS, pollination plays a vital role for the trees and plants of our community, enhancing our quality of life, and creating recreational and economic development opportunities; and WHEREAS, in the last year, the City of Fort Bragg has managed urban landscapes and public lands that include many municipal parks and greenways, as well as wildlife habitats; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg encourages developers and residents to use bee friendly landscaping and promote wise conservation stewardship, including the protection of pollinators and maintenance of their habitats in urban and suburban environments; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bernie Norvell, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim the Week of June 17-23, 2024 as National Pollinator Week in the City of Fort Bragg and urge all citizens to recognize this observance.
SIGNED this 10th day of June, 2024
BERNIE NORVELL, Mayor
ATTEST:
Diana Sanchez, City Clerk
No. 11-2024