PROCLAMATION OF THE GROVER BEACH CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF GROVER BEACH DESIGNATING JULY AS
“NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH”
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, including the City of Grover Beach; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation promotes health and wellness, improving the physical and mental health of people who live near parks; hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation promotes time spent in nature, which positively impacts mental health by increasing cognitive performance and well-being, and alleviating illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer’s; and WHEREAS, park and recreation programming and education activities, such as out ofschool time programming, youth sports and environmental education, are critical to childhood development; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is essential and adaptable infrastructure that makes our communities resilient in the face of natural disasters and climate change; and WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas ensure the ecological beauty of our community and provide a place for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Grover Beach, California recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources and provides beautiful parks, playgrounds, recreation classes, special events, concerts, open spaces, facilities and parks rentals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grover Beach City Council herby officially recognizes the month of July as “National Park and Recreation Month” in the City of Grover Beach.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Grover Beach to be affixed this 26th day of June 2023.
Karen Bright, Mayor
Attest:
Wendi Sims, City Clerk
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