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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
SATURDAY, MAY 21, 2016
Whereas, May 21, 2016 is the sixth National Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by the
National Park Trust; and
Whereas, National 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 because of the
decline in park attendance over the last decades; and
Whereas, we should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat the issues of
childhood obesity, diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia; and
Whereas, National 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, National Kids to Parks Day will broaden children's appreciation for nature and the
outdoors; and
Now, Therefore, The Edina City Council does hereby proclaim participate in National Kids to
Parks Day. The City Council of Edina urges residents of Edina to get o and visit a park.
Dated this 17th day of May, 2016
James nd, Mayor