1994-11153-Resolution No. 94-023 Recorded 3/17/1994REVIEWED
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LEGAL COUNSEL
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
A Resolution Declaring April 1994,
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-023
WHEREAS, 24 years ago, more than 20 million Americans joined
together on Earth Day in a demonstration of concern for the
environment, which resulted in the passage of sweeping new laws to
protect our air, water and land; and
WHEREAS, Earth Month 1994 is a national and international call to
action for all citizens to join in a concentrated effort to promote a
sustainable planet while maintaining our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, Earth Month 1994 activities and events will encourage
citizens to continue to act in an environmentally responsible manner by
reducing their impact on resources, land, vegetation, animals, air and
water; and
WHEREAS, there exists a need to reach out to all ages, races, and
income levels to increase awareness of environmental problems and
needed solutions; and
WHEREAS, The 5th Annual Central Oregon Earth Month is a community-
based celebration designed to demonstrate the values and priorities
necessary for creating and sustaining an environmentally healthy
community; and*
WHEREAS, Earth Month 1994 activities and events will educate
citizens on the importance of buying environmentally sound products for
the home and for the work place; and
WHEREAS, Earth Month 1994 activities and events seek citizen
support for legislation that will protect the environment and the long-
term livability of Central Oregon; and
WHEREAS, Deschutes County and the cities of Bend, Redmond and
Sisters have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to protect Central
Oregon's quality of life and environment by adopting programs promoting
wise land use, recycling, protection of the Deschutes River, protection
of our air quality, lower energy use and solar energy; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES
COUNTY, OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. That Deschutes County, in conjunction with the
cities of Bend, Redmond and Sisters, designates and proclaims the month
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of April 1994 as "Central Oregon Earth Month," and shall set aside the
month of April for public activities that will educate citizens about
ways to preserve the local and global environment.
DATED this 16th day of March, 1994.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF/DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
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ATTE TOM THROOP,VCommissioner
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Recording Secretary BARRY . SLAUGHTER, Commissioner
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