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PROCLAMATION
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
MAY 19, 2018
Whereas, May 19, 2018 is the eighth Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by the National Park
Trust, and held annually on the third Saturday of May; and
Whereas, 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; 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, 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, Kids to Parks Day will broaden children's appreciation for nature and the outdoors; and
Now,Therefore, I,James B. Hovland, Mayor of the City of Edina, Minnesota do hereby proclaim May 19,
2018 as
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
And urge residents of Edina to make time May 19, 2018 to take the children in their lives to a
neighborhood, state, or national park.
Dated this VS day of May 2018
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James B. Hovland, Mayor