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PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Whereas, May 20th, 2017 is the seventh 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 proclai tto participate in National
Kids to Parks Day. The City Council of Edina urges residents of E in to get out and visit a
park.
Dated this 16th day of May 2017
James ov an
Mayor