CITY OF SEBASTOPOL
Proclamation
Proclaiming April 22, 2022 Earth Day
WHEREAS, we continue to live through the COVID-19 pandemic, we are reminded of the extraordinary importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, the global community faces challenges such as health issues, food and water shortages, and economic struggles; and
WHEREAS, all people, regardless of race, gender, income, or geography, have a right to a healthy, sustainable environment with economic growth and opportunity; and
WHEREAS, we are all caretakers of our planet and have an obligation to combat climate change and environmental degradation to preserve the earth’s beauty and resources; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to broaden and diversify this global movement to achieve maximum success; and
WHEREAS, April 22, 2022 marks the 51st anniversary of the Earth Day movement and City of Sebastopol encourages all businesses, institutions, and individuals to celebrate the Earth and commit to caring for the planet and its resources; and WHEREAS, Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods… together, we must Invest In Our Planet.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the Great Seal of the City of Sebastopol this 5th day of April, 2022.
Mayor Patrick Slayter
Proclamation for City Council Packet