P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, this year marks the 40 th anniversary of National Parks and Recreation Month.
Each July, we celebrate park and recreation professionals who make a lasting impact in communities across the country , including here in Torrance, by enhancing the quality of life of tens of millions of people, the environment and the well-being of our community; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation promote health and wellness by improving physical fitness and mental well-being. Access to parks increases cognitive performance and emotional health, while helping to alleviate illnesses such as depression, attention deficit disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation support active lifestyles by providing space for popular sports, hiking trails, swimming pools and many other physical activities designed to promote and encourage outdoor engagement; and
WHEREAS, education programming through parks and recreation, such as out-of-school programs, youth sports and environmental education, play a critical role in the healthy development of children; and
WHEREAS, our parks and natural recreation areas preserve the ecological beauty of our community, while providing spaces for children and adults to connect with nature and recreate outdoors; and
WHEREAS, the National Recreation and Park Association’s 2025 theme is “ Build Together, Play Together ”, reminds us of the contributions of hundreds of full-time park and recreation professionals , part-time employees, seasonal workers and volunteers — who maintain our community parks and recreational programs .
Our welcoming programs and inclusive services for all ages foster a sense of belonging, cultivate lifelong friendships, build memories, and create f amily bonds that last for generations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, George K. Chen , as Mayor of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby proclaim the month of July 2025 as
PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
in the City of Torrance and urge all residents to recognize the environmental and community wellness benefits derived from enjoying open space and participating in recreational programs available in the City of Torrance.
Signed this 8th day of July 2025.
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Mayor George K. Chen
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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