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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, individual and organized forms of recreation and the use of leisure time are vital to
the lives of all Americans, especially persons with physical, mental, emotional and/or
social limitations; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of therapeutic recreation is accomplished through the provision of
programs and services which assist in eliminating barriers to leisure, developing leisure
skills and attitudes, and optimizing leisure involvement; and
WHEREAS, the National Therapeutic Recreation Society, a branch of the National Recreation
and Park Association, originated a week of observance to focus on the value of
recreation and leisure experiences for all persons, including those with physical,
mental, emotional and/or social limitations;
• NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, Dennis F. Maetzold, Mayor of the City of
Edina, do hereby proclaim July 11-17, 2004, as
NATIONAL THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK
in the City of Edina and encourage all area residents to support this observance, and to promote
and enhance the quality of life for persons with physical, mental, emotional and/or social
limitations.
Dated:July 6, 2004
Mayor Dennis F. Maetzold
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