City of SantaClara
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is an integral part of communities promoting health and wellness, improving the physical and mental health of people who live near parks; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation encourage physical activities by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other activities designed to promote active lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is a leading provider of healthy meals, nutrition services and educational activities; and WHEREAS, parka and recreation programming and education al activities, such as out- of-school time programming, fine and performing arts, youth sports and environmental education are critical to childhood development enhancing self-esteem and positive self-image; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation increases a community ’s economic prosperity through increased property values, expan sion of the local tax base, increased tourism, the attraction and retention of businesses and crime reduction; 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 outdoor recreation.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, LISA M. GILLMOR, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor, and on behalf of the City of Santa Clara, do hereby proclaim the month of July 2026, as
PARKS & RECREATION MONTH
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Santa Clara, California, this 23rd day of June 2026.
LISA M. GILLMOR
MAYOR, CITY OF SANTA CLARA
ALBERT GONZALEZ
VICE MAYOR, DISTRICT 1
RAJ CHAHAL
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 2
KAREN HARDY
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 3
KEVIN PARK
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 4
SUDS JAIN
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 5
KELLY G. COX
COUNCILMEMBER, DISTRICT 6
Proclamation