July 12, 2023
Designation of July as Park and Recreation Month
WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are an integral part of communities throughout this country, including South San Francisco; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs are vitally important to establishing and maintaining the quality of life in our communities, ensuring the health of all citizens, and contributing to the economic and environmental well-being of a community and region; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation programs build healthy, active communities that aid in the prevention of chronic disease, provide therapeutic services for disabled persons, and improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens; 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 fosters social cohesiveness in communities by celebrating diversity, providing spaces to come together, modeling compassion, promoting social equity, connecting social networks, and ensuring all people have access to its benefits; and WHEREAS, parks and recreation remains versatile and innovative in providing vital services to communities through local, national, or global emergencies including COVID-19; and WHEREAS, parks and natural recreation areas improve water quality, protect groundwater, prevent flooding, improve the quality of the air we breathe, provide vegetative buffers to development, and produce habitat for wildlife; 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, the U.S. House of Representatives has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month; and
WHEREAS, South San Francisco recognizes the benefits derived from parks and recreation resources.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco that July is recognized as Park and Recreation Month in the South San Francisco. ________________________________
Buenaflor Nicolas, Mayor
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Mark Nagales, Vice Mayor
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Mark Addiego, Councilmember
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James Coleman, Councilmember
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Eddie Flores, Councilmember