CITY OF NAPA
PROCLAMATION
Parks and Recreation Month
July 2025
WHEREAS, parks and recreation services are an essential part of communities, and our parks and recreation services for the City of Napa are vitally important to establishing and maintaining positive public health standards, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of our community and region; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation services are fundamental to the development of community by fostering social ties and community identity, enhancing quality of life, supporting healthy communities, and improving the mental and emotional well-being of all citizens; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation services increase a community’s economic vitality by meeting social equity goals, expanding the local tax base, attracting and retaining local businesses and reducing crime; and WHEREAS, parks and natural recreation areas improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve the quality of the air we breathe, contribute to climate resilience, and produce habitat for wildlife, all while providing opportunities for all ages, abilities and backgrounds to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and WHEREAS, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and the City of Napa recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Scott Sedgley, Mayor of the City of Napa, along with the City Council, do hereby proclaim July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Napa.
Dated: July 15, 2025
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SCOTT SEDGLEY, MAYOR
CITY OF NAPA
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