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PROCLAMATION
KIDS TO PARKS DAY
MAY 21, 2022
WHEREAS, May 21, 2022, is the 12th Kids to Parks Day organized and launched by
the National Park Trust held annually on the third Saturday of May; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day empowers kids and encourages families to get outdoors and visit
local parks, public lands, and waters; and
WHEREAS, we should encourage children to lead a more active lifestyle to combat issues of
childhood obesity, diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day will broaden children's appreciation for nature and outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Kids to Parks Day will recognize the importance of recreating responsibly while enjoying
the benefits of the outdoors; and
WHEREAS, Edina Parks and Recreation has created many program offerings through the spring and
summer Activities Directory; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaim May 21, 2022, as
Kids to Parks Day
Dated this 4th day of May 2022.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor