HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-14 ProclamationR00MM1
PROCLAIMING MAY 19, 2018 AS KIDS TO PARKS DAY
IN THE CITY OF BANGOR
WHEREAS, May 19th, 2018 is the eighth Kids to Parks Day organized and launched
by the National Park Trust, held annually on the third Saturday of May;
and
WHEREAS,, Kids to Parks Day empowers kids and encourages families to get
outdoors and visit America's parks; and
WHEREAS,, It is important to introduce a new generation to our nation's parks; and
WHEREAS, We should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat
the issues of childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and
hypercholesterolemia; and
WHEREAS,, Kids to Parks Day is open to all children and adults across the country
to encourage a large and diverse group of participants; and
WHEREAS,, Kids to Parks Day will broaden children"s appreciation for nature and
outdoors; and
NOW, THEREFORE, 1,, Benjamin A. Sprague,, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on
behalf of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May
19, 2018, as Kids to Parks Day in the City of Bangor, and urge residents to make time
to take the children in their lives to a neighborhood, state or national park.
Given this the 14th day of May, 2018.
Benjamin A':0Sprague, *ayor