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PROCLAMATION
Recognizing April 22, 2026, as Earth Day
Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22,1970, with the goal of inspiring an
appreciation of our nations natural resources through conservation and environmental
protection.
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.
Indigenous movements in Minnesota have organized to preserve the health and
stability of the environment.
The global community is facing extraordinary environmental challenges, such as
climate extremes, public health issues, economic strains, and food and water shortages.
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.
The people of Columbia Heights must continue to step forward and take action to
create positive environmental changes to combat these extraordinary challenges.
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, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim and recognize April 22, 2026, as Earth Day in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
A Ada Ma quez Si u , Mayor
April 27, 2026