Proclamation for Earth Dayi
70CUOU, the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, with the goal of inspiring
environmental awareness and encouraging the conservation, protection, and appreciation of our
nation's natural resources; and
7W , it is the responsibility of each of us to safeguard the environment, by recognizing
that all human life depends upon the earth and upon one another for its mutual existence, well-
being, and development:; and
WteTeW , the steps we can take to protect and preserve our natural environment through
education, partnerships, and positive actions should be encouraged in the City of Hopkins; and
769MW4, the citizens of the City of Hopkins are committed not only to the protection and
preservation of our environment, but also to the restoration of ecosystems and habitat; and
Wtel-e", the City of Hopkins proudly recognizes all who participate in Earth Day, for their
dedication to taking a proactive role in shaping the future of our environment and in protecting
the City of Hopkins' precious natural resources.
7�, am*ne, in recognition of Earth Day, be it resolved that I, Eugene J. Maxwell,
Mayor of the City of Hopkins, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim Sunday, April 22, 2012, to be a
celebration of
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and to urge citizens to become more aware of local, state and national laws that protect our
environment, and to join in efforts to preserve the beauty and wonder of the lands, skies, and
water of the Earth in all of its diversity.
lot 7il%ageu 7&&Aw& , I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Hopkins to be affixed this 22nd day of April, Two Thousand Twelve.
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