2011-792 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2011-792
A resolution recognizing May 6, 2011 as Rotary Botanical Gardens Day in the City
of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Rotary Botanical Gardens s 20-acre public, ad botanical garden
located in downtown Janesville
and
WHEREAS, Public Garden Day is to national raise se awareness of Amer ca's public d gardens
American Public Gardens Association
and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship and awareness, plant
and water conservation, and education in communities nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Rotary Botanical Gardens is participating in this special event to raise
awareness about the different programs, opportunities and benefits the Gardens
provide to the Janesville community; and
WHEREAS, Rotary Botanical Gardens was founded with the purpose of promoting
environmental stewardship, including conserving resources, water management, using
natural products, and recycling; and
WHEREAS, Rotary Botanical Gardens is the #1 tourist destination in Rock County with
over 100,000 visitors annually, creating an estimated $3,400,000 in economic impact to
the community; and
WHEREAS, Rotary Botanical Gardens supports healthy living through the beauty and
serenity of the gardens and active living opportunities, including walking through the
Gardens and volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, Rotary Botanical Gardens offers a variety of educational programs
throughout the year for youth, families and adults, including story time opportunities for
children, workshops on home landscaping and in -depth symposiums for Master
Gardeners.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Janesville on this 25th day of April, 2011, that the day of May 6, 2011 be recognized as
Rotary Botanical Gardens Day in the City of Janesville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council to call upon all Janesville
citizens to recognize the positive attributes Rotary Botanical Gardens bring to the
Janesville community and consider visiting and supporting the wonderful resource we
have in the Rotary Botanical Gardens.
ADOPTED: April 25, 2011 Motion by: Rashkin Second by: McDonald
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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re//7/414 Brunner X
Dongarra -Adams X
Manager Liebert X
Eric J. Levi y g McDonald X
Rashkin X
ATTEST:
J � /� Steeber X
` (/ Voskuil X
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J Ann Wu , City Clerk -Tres rer
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