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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