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PROCLAMATION
Monarch Butterfly Day, August 8, 2024
The Monarch butterfly, a symbol of North American wildlife, is renowned for its
incredible migration and transformation. Twenty years ago, over one billion Eastern
Monarch butterflies migrated to Mexico, but by the winter of 2014, only 60 million
made the trip, marking a significant population decline.
Cities, towns, and counties play a crucial role in saving the Monarch butterfly. The
City of Columbia Heights is committed to this cause. Residents are encouraged to
plant native milkweed and nectar plants to create habitats for Monarchs and other
pollinators.
Columbia Heights is a national leader in the Mayor's Monarch Pledge, a program of
the National Wildlife Federation, dedicated to protecting endangered pollinators.
The city proudly hosts a bilingual Monarch festival in collaboration with community
partners. This family -friendly event celebrates pollinators in both English and
Spanish, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to preserve these vital
creatures.
The Monarch butterfly is a seasonal immigrant to Minnesota, symbolizing the
importance of global cooperation in preserving our shared environment.
Now, therefore, I, Amdda Marquez Simula, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights,
County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A., do hereby proclaim August 8, 2024, as
Monarch Butterfly Day and urge all residents to join in efforts to create and protect
habitats for the Monarch butterfly and other pollinators.
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Amdda Marquez SUnula, Mayor
August 12, 2024