Declaring April 22, 1990 as "Earth Day 1990"

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Resolution No. 17 72 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DECLARING APRIL 22, 1990 AS "EARTH DAY 1990" IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA WHEREAS, approximately twenty years ago, the first Earth Day Celebration was held where over twenty million Americans demonstrated their concern for the environment; and WHEREAS, since the first Earth Day Celebration, new federal and state laws have been passed to help protect our air, water, and land; and WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will focus on a national and international call to action for all people to join in a global effort to save the planet; and WHEREAS, Earth Day 1990 will have programs to educate the public on recycling, conserving energy and water, utilizing efficient transportation systems, and adopting more ecologically sound lifestyles; and WHEREAS, U.S. Senator Albert Gore and U.S. Congressman Morris Udall have introduced Resolutions before the Senate and House of Representatives to recognize April 22, 1990 as Earth Day and to declare the 1990's as the "decade of the environment," and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that the declaration of Earth Day 1990 in South Bend, Indiana, will bring additional local emphasis on the need for responsible legislation to encourage cost effective recycling programs and other environmentally sensitive programs which will benefit the citizens and future citizens of our community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, hereby declares April 22, 1990, as "Earth Day 1990" in the City. SECTION II. The Council encourages all citizens to participate in the many activities which will promote the preservation of the global environment and the official launching of the "Decade of the Environment." SECTION III. from and after its MAvor. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect adoption by the Common Couag�l and approval by the Irene K. Gammon, City Clerk -. Gammon, City Clerk ids.eth E. Kernan, Mayor