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PROCLAMATION
PARKS TO KIDS DAY
MAY 16, 2020
WHEREAS, May 16, 2020, is the tenth Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by
the National Park Trust held annually on the third Saturday of May; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has impacted everyone and has limited our ability to interact with our
beloved national, local and state parks; and
WHEREAS, the National Park Trust has decided to modify the 10th anniversary and instead
celebrate May 16, 2020, as Parks to Kids Day; and
WHEREAS, Parks to Kids Day empowers kids and encourages families to retain an active lifestyle to
combat issues of childhood obesity, diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia
while practicing social distancing and following applicable safety guidance; and
WHEREAS, Edina Parks and Recreation has created free online activity challenges; and
WHEREAS, Edina Parks and Recreation has created a RECtivity box program which allows residents
to order recreation themed activity kits online and it’s shipped to their door; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaim May 16, 2020, as
Parks to Kids Day
Dated this 5th day of May 2020.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor