HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 95- Recognizing the Benefits of Parks and Recreation Participation
PROCLAMATION
RECOGNIZING THE BENEFITS OF
PARKS AND RECREA liON PARTICIPATION
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WHEREAS, parks and recreation activities enhance the physical health and mental well-
being of individuals, work forces and communities; and
WHEREAS, participation in recreation programs builds self-esteem and provides positive
and constructive alternatives to anti-social behavior; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation opportunities enhance the desirability of communities
as locations for business, industry and residential housing; and
WHEREAS, parks and recreation stimulate tourism revenues and the economic
development of communities; and
WHEREAS, parks and open space are vital to the appearance and livability of
communities; and
WHEREAS, it is the right of everyone, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender,
national origin or ability to participate in parks and recreation programs and
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Bozeman, in the State of Montana, hereby joins other
communities in the Pacific Northwest in recognizing that parks and recreation services
are essential to the Quality of life.
SEAL IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the
City of Bozeman, in the State of Montana,
to be affixed at Bozeman, Montana, this 3rd
day of July in the year of our Lord One
Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety-five.
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JO C. VINCENT
Mayor