A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PISMO BEACH RECOGNIZING JULY 2023 AS PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER! MONTH
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation promotes physical, emotional, and mental health and wellness through organized and self-directed fitness, play, and activity; and WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation supports the economic vitality of communities by partnering with local businesses, promoting community revitalization, increasing tourism, providing jobs, and generating revenues; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation creates memorable experiences through enrichment activities for all ages, free community events, quality youth and senior programming, and opportunities for community involvement; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation fosters social cohesiveness in communities by celebrating diversity, providing spaces to come together peacefully, modeling compassion, promoting social equity, connecting social networks, and ensuring all people have access to its benefits; and WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation supports human development and endless learning opportunities that foster social, intellectual, physical and emotional growth in people of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation strengthens community identity by providing facilities and services that reflect and celebrate community character, heritage, culture, history, aesthetics, and landscape; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation supports safe, vibrant, attractive, progressive communities that make life better through positive alternatives offered in their recreational opportunities; and WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation remains versatile and innovative in providing vital services to communities through local, national, or global emergencies, all while adhering to guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Pismo Beach hereby proclaims the month of July 2023 as Parks Make Life Better! Month and in doing so, recognizes the importance of access to local parks, trails, open space, and facilities for the health, wellness, development, inspiration, and safety of all citizens.
Dated this 20th day of June, 2023
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Ed Waage, Mayor
Council Agenda 6-20-2023 4.A-1