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PROCLAMATION
Recognizing April 22, 2024, as Earth Day
WHEREAS, Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22,1970, with the goal of inspiring
an appreciation of our nation's natural resources through conservation and
environmental protection; and
WHEREAS, From the conception of Earth Day, activists across Minnesota have
engaged in this national movement and established a tradition of environmental
consciousness. On the very first Earth Day in 1970, approximately 350 University of
Minnesota students protested unsustainable energy practices; and
WHEREAS, Indigenous movements in Minnesota have organized to preserve the
health and stability of the environment; and
WHEREAS, The global community is facing extraordinary environmental challenges,
such as climate extremes, public health issues, economic strains, and food and water
shortages; and
WHEREAS, These challenges will continue to have more severe, negative, and lasting
impacts on every member of our global community, and have been found to
disproportionally affect people with low income, people of color, indigenous
communities, and immigrants; and
WHEREAS, The people of Columbia Heights must continue to step forward and take
action to create positive environmental change to combat these extraordinary
challenges; and
WHEREAS, People and organizations across Columbia Heights celebrate Earth Month
with activities throughout April in recognition of our commitment to environmental
stewardship while remembering that one day is not enough.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amdda Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim and recognize April 22, 2024, as Earth Day in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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A ada Marquez Simu a, Mayor
April 22, 2024