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RESOLUTION NO. 00—C44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF AZUSA PROCLAIMING APRIL
22 AS "EARTH DAY" AND ENDORSING THE
EARTH DAY CLEAN ENERGY AGENDA
WHEREAS, a sound natural environment is the foundation of a healthy society and a robust
economy; and
WHEREAS, human activities around the globe are causing severe environmental damage that
threatens human health and our planet's ability to sustain a diverse community of life; and
WHEREAS, local communities can do much to reverse environmental degradation and
contribute to building a healthy society by addressing issues such as energy use, transportation,
waste prevention, and sprawl; and
WHEREAS, there are sound economic, environmental and social reasons for local governments
to initiate energy efficiency and renewable energy practices; and
WHEREAS, the turn of the millennium is a symbolic time in which to accomplish dramatic
change in our relationship to the environment; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day 2000 offers an unprecedented opportunity to commit to building a
healthy planet, flourishing communities and empowered citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City of Azusa recognizes April 22, 2000 as "EARTH DAY" and commits itself to
undertaking programs and projects that enhance the community's natural environment; and
2. That the City of Azusa hereby encourages its residents, businesses and institutions to use
EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth and commit to building a sustainable society; and
3. That the City of Azusa commits to supporting the Earth Day Network's Earth Day 2000
campaign by endorsing the Clean Energy Agenda and undertaking programs that further the
clean and efficietA use of energy within its borders.
PASSEIPANP'P,ROVED THIS 3 d AY OF April 2000.
MAYOR
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly passed by the City Council
of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof on the 3rd day of April , 2000, by the
following vote of the Council:
AYES eOR19CILMEMBERS,:IiARDISON,_ STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE