HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-03-28 - RESOLUTIONS - EARTH DAY 2000 (2)RESOLUTION NO. 00-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA SUPPORTING
EARTH DAY 2000
WHEREAS, the thirtieth anniversary of Earth Day will be celebrated worldwide on
April 22, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day serves as an inspiration and catalyst for change to bring our
global society in harmony with the natural work and each other; and
WHEREAS, the Earth Day 2000 has the international theme of "Clean Energy
Now'; and
WHEREAS, cities play a vital role in encouraging and rewarding the development
and use of renewable energy, promoting the efficient use of energy by vehicles,
appliances, homes, buildings and businesses, decreasing the amount of waste sent to
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WHEREAS, the above actions lead to reductions in pollutants that produce
greenhouse gases and global warming; and
WHEREAS, the above actions also lead to saving money, creating jobs,
strengthening the local economy and increasing the livability of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Clarita is a local government dedicated to promoting
progress towards sustainable communities through education, inspiration and
empowerment and to conducting an Earth Day 2000 awareness and education
campaign through our Project Pollution Prevention Elementary School Poster
Contest.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
does resolve that we hereby commit to pursue renewable energy opportunities and
encourage our community to do the same.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of
March '2000.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I, Sharon L. Dawson, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 28thday of March 2000
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: WESTE, FERRY, HEIDT, KLAJIC, DARCY
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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